PSCI 230-001 - Power and Politics in Canada - Winter 2026 - Face to Face

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the PSCI 230 - Power and Politics in Canada course for Winter 2026. The role requires a MA or PhD in Political Science, teaching experience, and a record of effective teaching. Responsibilities include face-to-face instruction and managing student evaluations. This position offers a collaborative academic environment and is based in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a teaching philosophy statement.
• All course outlines and aggregated student evaluations required.
• At least one supporting document related to teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the PSCI 230 course face-to-face on campus.
• Manage one office hour per week for student consultations.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research related to Political Science

Effective teaching record

Education

MA or PhD in Political Science

Job description

PSCI 230-001 - Power and Politics in Canada - Winter 2026 - Face to Face

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Documentation demonstrating teaching experience and effectiveness shall include:

• a teaching philosophy statement;
• all course outlines and aggregated student evaluations from the last two academic years in which the Applicant taught university-level courses; and
• at least one of the following documents: (uploaded under "Other")
• a. student comments from teaching evaluations,
• b. a letter of peer evaluation of teaching, or
• c. a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching.

EXISTING SESSIONALS: Please update your application on file by clicking on the “attach” link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previous uploaded document for this position, click the “remove” link next to the document you wish you remove. If you require further information, please contact the Department of Politics & International Studies at [e-mail].

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Position Details

Posting Summary

Competition Number 20252004SS

Position Title PSCI 230-001 - Power and Politics in Canada - Winter 2026 - Face to Face

Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts

Unit Arts-Politics and International Studies

Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791

Job Family N/A

Category Sessional

Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary PSCI 230: Power and Politics in Canada

Emphasis is placed on national institutions and events. An examination of the institutions and events that shape national politics in Canada, how power is exercised and political decisions are made.

Position Requirements

• MA or PhD in Political Science or equivalent discipline. Preference related to academic qualifications will be given in the following order: applicants with PhDs; applicants who have completed all PhD coursework and are enrolled in a PhD program; applicants who have completed all PhD coursework but are not currently enrolled in a PhD program; applicants who are enrolled in a PhD program but have not completed PhD coursework; applicants with a Masters degree.
• Experience with teaching or research related to the course’s subject matter.
• A record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level.

Pay Grade Faculty Sessional

Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement

Status Term

Work Hours The instructor will deliver the course on campus face-to-face on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1130-1245. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date.

Course Modality On Campus - Face to Face

Course Dates and Time January 6 - April 13, 2026

Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1 - April 30, 2026

Full-Time/Part-Time Other

Preference Posting No Preference

Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information Contact Information [e-mail]

Job Open Date 10/08/2025

Job Close Date 10/21/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Application Instructions Documentation demonstrating teaching experience and effectiveness shall include:

• a teaching philosophy statement;
• all course outlines and aggregated student evaluations from the last two academic years in which the Applicant taught university-level courses; and
• at least one of the following documents: (uploaded under “Other”)
• a. student comments from teaching evaluations,
• b. a letter of peer evaluation of teaching, or
• c. a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching.

EXISTING SESSIONALS : Please update your application on file by clicking on the “attach” link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previous uploaded document for this position, click the “remove” link next to the document you wish you remove. If you require further information, please contact the Department of Politics & International Studies at [e-mail].

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Reference Letter

Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Reference Contact Info
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Sample Course Outlines
• Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants field on Posting)

Optional Documents