Sessional Lecturer, English

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

Job summary

A major educational institution in Canada seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the ENG 120 Introduction to Creative Writing course in Winter 2025. The role involves delivering lectures and engaging with diverse students, focusing on Indigenous community perspectives. Qualified candidates need an M.F.A. in Writing or related qualifications. Application via specified employment form required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of socio-economic barriers affecting Indigenous students.
• Experience teaching mature student cohorts.
• Commitment to pedagogic praxis.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENG 120 Introduction to Creative Writing.
• Deliver lectures and manage a teacher's assistant.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous community priorities

Experience with collaborative learning methods

Demonstrated intercultural competence

Familiarity with Indigenous research methodologies

Education

M.F.A. in Writing or equivalent

Job description

Sessional Lecturer, English

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the ISAP course for Winter 2025. The course is ENG 120 (94) Introduction to Creative Writing. Term Two runs Jan 6 – Apr 7. Delivery is as a Lecture with a Teacher's Assistant. Course Schedule: LEC on Monday and Wednesday 1:30pm–3:20pm; TUT on Wednesday 2:30pm–3:20pm. Expected enrollment limit: 30. Location: Main Campus, Saskatoon.

Qualifications

Required: An M.F.A. in Writing, or an M.F.A. in progress, or commensurate qualifications. This ISAP section includes additional qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives, and attention to socio-economic, inter-generational, and educational barriers that affect Indigenous post-secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan.
• Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines and to student success in those disciplines.
• Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer-to-peer learning in small course cohorts.
• Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with nonstandard K-12 preparation in relevant academic disciplines.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis (reflection and reflexive adaptation of teaching).

This position may be filled as per Article 16.08 of the CUPE 3287 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Process

Complete the CUPE 3287 Employment Application Form, specify the position(s) for which you are applying, and send the application along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable) to [e-mail].

Additional Information

If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.

Department: English

Status: Term

Employment Group: CUPE 3287

Academic Calendar: Course Dates and Academic Calendar

Stipend: CUPE 3287 Stipends

Posted Date: 9/24/2025

Closing Date: 9/30/2025

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.