Sessional Instructor GEOG/GPE 1700

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach GEOG 1700 A01 – Global Political Economy and Environmental Change in the Department of Environment and Geography. Appointment runs Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026, with a total pay rate of $6,654.00 for the term and responsibilities including grading, feedback, and office hours.

Master's degree or PhD candidate preferred; strong English communication and post-secondary teaching experience are required; a background

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English is required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Subject area expertise

Post-secondary teaching

Empathetic approach

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. or PhD candidate

Job description

Sessional Instructor GEOG 1700 A01- CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

Department of Environment and Geography

C.H. Riddell Faculty of Environment-ER

Job details:

Course: Social Justice in the 21st Century: Global Political Economy and Environmental Change GEOG 1700 A01 - 3 Credit Hours

Start date: September 1, 2026

End date: December 31, 2026

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: $6,654.00

For more information please contact: Shannon Wiebe - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Student) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language is required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Additional information:

MWF 11:30-12:20

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.