Sessional Lecturer: PSCI 434 - Mass and Social Media and Democracy (Fall 2025, Face to Face)

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course PSCI 434, focusing on Mass and Social Media and Democracy for Fall 2025. Candidates with an MA or PhD in Political Science or a relevant discipline and demonstrated teaching effectiveness are encouraged to apply. The role encompasses course delivery and student engagement, emphasizing media's impact on politics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Faculty of Arts within an inclusive academic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in media and political processes.
• Track record of effective teaching and academic research.
• Preferred PhD or advanced teaching credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSCI 434: Mass and Social Media and Democracy.
• Develop course materials and assess student performance.
• Engage with students during scheduled class hours.

Skills

Expertise in media and politics

Effective teaching skills

Education

MA or PhD in Political Science or a related discipline

Job description

Sessional Lecturer: PSCI 434 - Mass and Social Media and Democracy (Fall 2025, 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. To apply for the position, please click the

Sessional Lecturer: PSCI 434 - Mass and Social Media and Democracy (Fall 2025, Face to Face)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Documentation demonstrating teaching experience and effectiveness shall include:
1. a teaching philosophy statement;
2. all course outlines and aggregated student evaluations from the last two academic years in which the Applicant taught university-level courses; and
3. at least one of the following documents: (uploaded under "Other")
a. student comments from teaching evaluations,
b. a letter of peer evaluation of teaching, or
c. a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching.

EXISTING SESSIONALS: Please update your application on file by clicking on the “attach” link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previous uploaded document for this position, click the “remove” link next to the document you wish you remove. If you require further information, please contact the Department of Politics & International Studies at [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20251566SS Position Title Sessional Lecturer: PSCI 434 - Mass and Social Media and Democracy (Fall 2025, 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 434: Mass and Social Media and Democracy
This course examines in detail the structural and ideological aspects of the media in Canada and the world. Topics considered include the political economy of the media, its relationship to the political process and the internal structure of media institutions as they fulfill ideological functions. Position Requirements • MA or PhD in Political Science or a discipline relevant to the course. 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in the course’s subject; a record of academic research and/or publication related to media and politics is preferred
• 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 This course is scheduled to be Face-to-Face on Wednesdays 19:00-21:45. Students are expected to attend the course in person. Course Modality Face to Face Evening Course Course Dates and Time September 2 - December 5, 2025 Duration (if Term/Temporary) September 1 - December 31, 2025 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information [e-mail] Job Open Date 06/01/2025 Job Close Date 06/15/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions Documentation demonstrating teaching experience and effectiveness shall include:
1. a teaching philosophy statement;
2. all course outlines and aggregated student evaluations from the last two academic years in which the Applicant taught university-level courses; and
3. at least one of the following documents: (uploaded under “Other”)
a. student comments from teaching evaluations,
b. a letter of peer evaluation of teaching, or
c. a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching.

EXISTING SESSIONALS : Please update your application on file by clicking on the “attach” link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previous uploaded document for this position, click the “remove” link next to the document you wish you remove. If you require further information, please contact the Department of Politics & International Studies at [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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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Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy

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Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Sample Course Outlines

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