PSCI 348/IS 315-001 - International Human Rights - Winter 2027 - Face to Face

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Regina invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach PSCI 348/IS 315-001 - International Human Rights in Winter 2027. The course will be taught face-to-face, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:15, with one weekly office hour.

Candidates should have an MA or PhD in Political Science or related field and a proven record of university teaching excellence. Applications require teaching philosophy, course outlines, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, submitted with

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience with course delivery and assessment in university settings.
• Record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PSCI 348/IS 315: International Human Rights face-to-face course.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide student support.
• Prepare and update course outlines, assessments, and evaluations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Post-secondary teaching

Education

MA or PhD in Political Science or equivalent

Job description

PSCI 348/IS 315-001 - International Human Rights - Winter 2027 - Face to Face

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260879SS

Position Title PSCI 348/IS 315-001 - International Human Rights - Winter 2027 - 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 348/IS 315: International Human Rights

This course investigates the evolution of international human rights and those institutions that protect human rights such as the UN. It examines the international bodies that have judicial powers over human rights crimes and the challenges they face, including the International Criminal Court and ad hoc tribunals.

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.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement

Status Term Work Hours

The instructor will deliver the course face to face on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1000-1115. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

Course Modality

Face to Face

Course Dates and Time January 6, 2027 - April 12, 2027

Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1 - April 30, 2027

Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference

Target Posting Not Targeted

Documentation Demonstrating Teaching Experience and Effectiveness

• 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
• at least one of the following documents (uploaded under "Other"):
  • student comments from teaching evaluations
  • a letter of peer evaluation of teaching
  • a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching

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

Supplemental Questions

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)
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents