Sessional Lecturer BUS 303 001 (Small Business Start-Up and Management) - Winter 2026

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Saskatchewan seeks a Sessional Lecturer for Winter 2026 to teach BUS 303: Small Business Start-Up and Management. Ideal candidates hold a graduate degree relevant to the course and have strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants will engage in hands-on entrepreneurship simulations with students. The role includes preparing teaching materials, delivering lectures, and maintaining an inclusive classroom atmosphere. Salary is per URFA agreement with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or PhD in a relevant discipline; relevant professional experience considered.
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the course outline and relevant assignments.
• Evaluate and grade student work on time.
• Deliver 26 lectures throughout the semester.
• Maintain a collaborative classroom environment.
• Support students during office hours.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate and/or PhD/doctorate degree relevant to course subject

Job description

Overview

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Position Details

Posting Summary
Competition Number 20251983SS
Position Title Sessional Lecturer BUS 303 001 (Small Business Start-Up and Management) - Winter 2026
Faculty/Department Hill and Levene Schools of Business
Unit Business Admin-Other
Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791
Job Family Category Sessional
Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary: The Paul J. Hill School of Business at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach the following in person course during the Winter 2026 semester:
BUS 303 – Small Business Start-Up and Management

Using a multi-period entrepreneurship simulation, students establish and manage a small enterprise. Topics include: characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, recognizing opportunities, legal forms and environments, financing, marketing, financial management, operations, human resources, using boards and advisors, deciding to startup, buy or franchise, and managing growth, transfer or exit.

The Winter semester class period is from January 6, 2026 to April 13, 2026 with the final exam period running from April 16 to 29, 2025. Maximum enrollment for this course is 48 and a Teacher Assistant may be provided if requested and available. Please note that receiving a TA is not guaranteed and applicants should be prepared to teach without a TA.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades on time;
• Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines;
• Delivering 26 75-minute lectures throughout the semester (unless otherwise discussed with the Associate Dean);
• Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment;
• Providing regular support to students on course work as required before and after each class, during office hours, and as required by students;
• Meeting all submission deadlines as outlined by the Hill School of Business;
• Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student-related matters as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned.

All faculty members in the Hill and Levene Schools of Business are expected to support our mission: “In business education and research, we foster meaningful experiential learning and engagement in local, national, and international communities, and demonstrate commitment to inclusivity and social justice.”

To learn more about the Hill and Levene Schools of Business, please note the following URL:
https://www.uregina.ca/business/about-us/mission-vision.html

Position Requirements

• Graduate and/or PhD/doctorate degree in a discipline relevant to the course subject area (note that a bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant professional business experience may also be considered);
• Superior communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with respect to academic reporting; and
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment considered an asset.

Work Details

Pay Grade: Faculty Sessional
Salary Range: As Per URFA Collective Agreement
Status: Term
Work Hours: This course is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach on campus for each of the 26 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, as well as offer regular office hours for their students each week.

Course Modality

Course Dates and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Duration: Winter 2026
Full-Time/Part-Time: Other

Application Details

Posting No Targeting: Not Targeted
Open Date: 2025-10-03
Close Date: 2025-10-16
Open Until Filled: No
Special Application Instructions: For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Hill School of Business, you may upload a new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier or use previously uploaded documents. You do not need to provide new references and transcripts with each application and may use previously uploaded documents. In the “Other Required Documents” section, please upload at least one previous student course evaluations (preferably for the course you’ve taught before). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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.

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Documents Required

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants field on Posting)

Optional Documents

• Teaching Dossier