Sessional Lecturer: Philosophy 100-500-Introduction to Philosophy-Face-to-Face-(Saskatoon)-Wint[...]

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

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution seeks a Sessional Lecturer for an Introduction to Philosophy course in Saskatoon, SK. The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in Philosophy and demonstrated teaching competence. This is a term position, with classes running from January to April 2026. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in the area of this course.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Philosophy course covering key philosophical topics.
• Ensure high teaching quality in the relevant subject area.

Skills

Teaching competence

Knowledge of Philosophy

Education

Graduate degree in Philosophy

Job description

Overview

Sessional Lecturer: Philosophy 100-500-Introduction to Philosophy-Face-to-Face-(Saskatoon)-Winter 2026

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Position Details

• Posting Summary
• Competition Number: 20251901SS
• Position Title: Sessional Lecturer: Philosophy 100-500-Introduction to Philosophy-Face-to-Face-(Saskatoon)-Winter 2026
• Faculty/Department: Faculty of Arts
• Unit: Arts-Philosophy and Classics
• Employee Group: URFA CUPE 5791
• Job Family: N/A
• Category: Sessional
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Position Summary: This introduction to philosophy will explore how philosophy can provide answers to questions concerning knowledge, truth, mind and body, personal identity, free will, morality, politics, reasoning and the existence of God.
• Position Requirements: Graduate degree in Philosophy and demonstrated competence in the area of this course. Applicants should provide evidence of high quality teaching. The successful applicant will demonstrate high teaching quality in the relevant subject area. Hiring decisions will be made in accordance with the Department’s “Sessional Lecturers: Recruitment and Criteria” document, available upon request.
• Physical Demands: Pay Grade: Faculty Sessional
• Salary Range: Per URFA Collective Agreement
• Status: Term
• Work Hours: Monday, 2:30pm-5:15pm
• Course Modality: F2F (In-person)
• Course Dates and Time: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
• Posting Dates: Job Open Date 09/24/2025 | Job Close Date 10/07/2025 | Open Until Filled: No
• Location: Saskatoon, SK
• Contact Information: [e-mail]

Eligibility and Legal

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work must be performed within Canada.

Additional Information

Diversity Statement: The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the 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.

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Optional Documents

• Any additional documents you wish to submit

Supplemental Questions

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Notes

For existing sessionals, you may upload new curriculum vitae and teaching dossiers with your application or you may use previously uploaded documents. Existing sessional instructors do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. They may use previously uploaded documents. If you require further information regarding this competition, please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.