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Sessional Lecturer, St. Thomas More College

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

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CAD 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Sessional Lecturer for the upcoming academic year. This role involves teaching courses in English, History, and various other disciplines, contributing to a vibrant academic community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, preferably a Ph.D., and demonstrate a commitment to student success and academic excellence. This position offers competitive stipends and a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a forward-thinking college dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive Stipends
Professional Development Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

  • Preference for candidates with a Ph.D. in the discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in the area of the course is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching courses as outlined in the job description.
  • Marking assignments and examinations, supervising student assistants.

Skills

Teaching Experience
Curriculum Development
Research Skills
Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Master's Degree

Job description

Sessional Lecturer, St. Thomas More College

St Thomas More College (STM), the Catholic liberal arts college federated with the University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for the following sessional lecturer positions for the 2025-2026 Fall and Winter sessions:

DEPARTMENT OF: ENGLISH

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Sarah Powrie, STM Department Head, Department of English, spowrie@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

ENG

111.3

WS1

25

Reading Poetry

WEB

N/A

N/A

T1

ENG

111.3

61

40

Reading Poetry

LEC

M

W

F

8:30

9:20

T1

ENG

111.3

WS2

25

Reading Poetry

WEB

N/A

N/A

T2

ENG

111.3

62

40

Reading Poetry

LEC

M

W

F

9:30

10:20

T2

ENG

111.3

66

40

Reading Poetry

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T2

ENG

112.3

WS1

25

Reading Drama

WEB

N/A

N/A

T1

ENG

112.3

63

40

Reading Drama

LEC

T

Th

8:30

9:50

T1

ENG

112.3

65

40

Reading Drama

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T1

ENG

112.3

WS2

25

Reading Drama

WEB

N/A

N/A

T2

ENG

112.3

62

40

Reading Drama

LEC

T

Th

10:00

11:20

T2

ENG

112.3

64

40

Reading Drama

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T2

ENG

113.3

61

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

M

W

F

8:30

9:20

T1

ENG

113.3

63

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

M

W

F

9:30

10:20

T1

ENG

113.3

67

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T1

ENG

113.3

71

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

M

W

F

15:30

16:50

T1

ENG

113.3

62

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T2

ENG

113.3

64

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

M

W

F

14:30

15:20

T2

ENG

113.3

66

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

T

Th

14:30

15:50

T2

ENG

114.3

61

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T1

ENG

114.3

63

40

Reading Narrative

LEC

T

Th

13:00

14:20

T1

INTS

103.3

61

30

Writing for Academic Success

LEC

M

W

14:30

15:50

T1

INTS

103.3

62

30

Writing for Academic Success

LEC

M

W

14:30

15:50

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Zachary Yuzwa, STM Department Head, Department of History, zyuzwa@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

HIST

208

61

50

The Roman Republic Growth of Mediterranean State 753 – 27 BCE

LEC

T

Th

8:30

9:50

T1

HIST

209

62

50

The Roman Empire Politics Society and Culture Augustus to Constantine

LEC

T

Th

8:30

9:50

T2

CLAS

104.3

WS1

100

Classical Myths

WEB

N/A

N/A

T1

CLAS

104.3

WS2

100

Classical Myths

WEB

N/A

N/A

T2

LATIN

112.3

61

40

Latin for Beginners I

LEC

M

W

F

12:30

13:20

T1

LAB

F

13:30

14:20

T1

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, & CULTURAL STUDIES

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Saeed Moshiri, STM Acting Department Head, Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultural Studies, smoshiri@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

FREN

122.3

61

30

Intermediate French I

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T1

FREN

106.3

61

40

Beginning French II

LEC

M

W

F

10:30

11:20

T1

FREN

103.3

61

40

Beginning French I

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T1

FREN

212.3

63

40

Advanced French I

LEC

T

Th

13:00

14:20

T1

FREN

125.3

62

40

Intermediate French II

LEC

T

Th

14:30

15:50

T2

FREN

103.3

62

40

Beginning French I

LEC

T

Th

13:00

14:20

T2

FREN

103.3

64

40

Beginning French I

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T2

FREN

106.3

62

40

Beginning French II

LEC

M

W

F

12:30

13:20

T2

LIT

111.3

61

30

Masterpieces of European Literature in English Translation

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T1

LIT

110.3

62

40

Journeys in Masterpieces of European Literature in English Translation

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T2

DENE

110.3

WS2

30

Dene Language and Culture: An Introduction

WEB

M

17:30

20:20

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Ria Jenkins, STM Department Head, Department of Philosophy, rjenkins@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

PHIL

202.3

61

30

Philosophy of Religion

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T1

PHIL

120.3

61

60

Knowledge Mind and Existence

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T1

PHIL

140.3

61

90

Critical Thinking

LEC

T

Th

14:30

15:50

T1

PHIL

226.3

61

40

Environmental Philosophy

LEC

M

W

F

9:30

10:20

T1

PHIL

294.3

61

30

Philosophy of Human Nature

LEC

T

Th

13:00

14:20

T1

PHIL

110.6

61

65

Introduction to Philosophy

LEC

M

W

F

12:30

13:20

T1 &T2

PHIL

133.3

63

60

Introduction to Ethics and Values

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T1

PHIL

234.3

61

40

Biomedical Ethics

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T1

PHIL

239.3

62

30

Pacifism and Just Wars

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T2

PHIL

133.3

66

60

Introduction to Ethics and Values

LEC

M

W

F

10:30

11:20

T2

PHIL

120.3

62

60

Knowledge, Mind, and Existence

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T2

PHIL

140.3

62

90

Critical Thinking

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T2

PHIL

133.3

64

60

Introduction to Ethics and Values

LEC

T

Th

14:30

15:20

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION & CULTURE

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Alisha Pomazon, STM Department Head, Department of Religion & Culture, apomazon@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

RLST

111.3

WS1

60

Asian Religions

WEB

N/A

N/A

T1

RLST

112.3

WS1

60

Western Religions

WEB

N/A

N/A

T1

RLST

261.3

61

30

Introduction to Philippine Religion and Culture

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T1

RLST

225.3

61

30

Perspectives on Jesus

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T1

RLST

111.3

WS2

60

Asian Religions

WEB

N/A

N/A

T2

RLST

218.3

WS2

30

Developments in Buddhist Thought

WEB

N/A

N/A

T2

RLST

221.3

62

30

Introduction to Christianity

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

The Irene and Doug Schmeiser Centre for Faith, Reason, Peace, and Justice

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Cynthia Wallace, STM Director, The Schmeiser Centre, cwallace@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

CPSJ

112.3

WS1

45

Introduction to Peace Studies

WEB

N/A

N/A

T1

CPSJ

112.3

61

35

Introduction to Peace Studies

LEC

M

W

F

10:30

11:20

T1

CPSJ

112.3

63

35

Introduction to Peace Studies

LEC

T

Th

13:00

14:20

T1

CPSJ

112.3

WS2

45

Introduction to Peace Studies

WEB

N/A

N/A

T2

CPSJ

112.3

62

35

Introduction to Peace Studies

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T2

CPSJ

112.3

64

35

Introduction to Peace Studies

LEC

T

Th

11:30

12:50

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. David McGrane, STM Department Head, Department of Political Studies, dmcgrane@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

POLS

111.3

61

75

Demographic Citizenship in Canada

LEC

M

W

F

9:30

10:20

T1

POLS

112.3

61

75

Justice and Injustice in Politics and Law

LEC

T

Th

8:30

9:50

T1

POLS

226.3

61

40

Canadian Public Policy

LEC

M

W

F

14:30

15:20

T1

POLS

111.3

62

75

Demographic Citizenship in Canada

LEC

M

W

F

9:30

10:20

T2

POLS

112.3

62

75

Justice and Injustice in Politics and Law

LEC

T

Th

14:30

15:50

T2

POLS

251.3

62

60

Social Movements and Change

LEC

M

W

F

10:30

11:20

T2

POLS

306.3

62

40

Local Government

LEC

M

W

F

12:30

13:20

T2

POLS

349.3

62

40

Multiculturalism and Immigration in Canada

LEC

M

W

F

11:30

12:20

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Carie Buchanan, STM Department Head, Department of Psychology, cbuchanan@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

PSY

121.3

61

165

Social Clinical and Cultural Developmental Bases of Psychology

LEC

M

W

F

15:30

16:20

T1

PSY

222.3

61

89

Personality

LEC

T

16:00

18:50

T1

PSY

223.3

61

89

Abnormal Psychology

LEC

Th

16:00

18:50

T1

PSY

315.3

61

40

Advanced Development I – Social & Emotional

LEC

T

10:00

12:50

T1

PSY

315.3

63

40

Advanced Development I – Social & Emotional

LEC

W

12:30

15:20

T1

PSY

121.3

62

165

Social Clinical and Cultural Developmental Bases of Psychology

LEC

M

W

F

15:30

16:20

T2

PSY

214.3

62

85

Adolescent Development

LEC

M

W

F

10:30

11:20

T2

PSY

222.3

62

89

Personality

LEC

T

16:00

18:50

T2

PSY

223.3

62

89

Abnormal Psychology

LEC

Th

16:00

18:50

T2

PSY

316.3

62

30

Advanced Development II – Social & Emotional Research

LEC

M

12:30

15:20

T2

PSY

316.3

64

30

Advanced Development II – Social & Emotional Research

LEC

T

14:30

17:20

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

Dr. Monica Hwang, STM Department Head, Department of Sociology, mhwang@stmcollege.ca

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

SOC

111.3

65

75

Foundations in Sociology Society Structure Process

LEC

M

W

F

9:30

10:20

T1

SOC

260.3

61

30

Social Change and Global Solidarity

LEC

M

W

F

13:30

14:20

T1

SOC

233.3

61

30

Introduction to Social Theory

LEC

T

Th

14:30

15:50

T1

SOC

244.3

61

30

Sociology of Mass Media in Canada

LEC

M

W

F

14:30

15:20

T1

SOC

246.3

62

40

Ideology and Mass Communication

LEC

M

W

F

12:30

13:20

T2

SOC

224.3

62

50

Collective Behaviour

LEC

M

W

F

14:30

15:20

T2

SOC

214.3

62

50

Social Control

LEC

T

Th

13:00

14:20

T2

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 22, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

DUTIES: The duties of a sessional lecturer include teaching as described in Article 14.2.3, and includes marking assignments and examinations, supervising the work of student assistants (if applicable), and holding regular office hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS

New Candidates (those who have never taught for STM and those who have had a break in service longer than twenty-four months) must submit an application which includes the following:

  • a cover letter specifying the courses for which they are applying, describing teaching and research strengths. Candidates submitting an application for more than one course are required to state a ranked order of teaching preference. This information will be considered in the recommendation and appointment process,
  • a current curriculum vitae; all stated contact information on the CV (including the email address, phone number and home address at which applicants can be reached) must be current to enable contacting applicants,
  • a written response to the STM Mission Statement (see template);
  • copies of transcripts of qualifying degree,
  • teaching dossier, including copies of most recent teaching evaluations (both by students and peers); if the applicant has previously taught the course for which they are applying, teaching evaluations from that course should be made available,
  • a response to comments from student evaluations (see template),
  • two letters of reference, specifying teaching-related experience (please have them sent directly to the Department Head as soon as possible; applications without reference letters will not be considered).

Returning Candidates (those who have taught at STM within the last twenty-four months) must submit an application which includes the following:

  • a cover letter specifying the courses for which they are applying, describing teaching and research strengths. Candidates submitting an application for more than one course are required to state a ranked order of teaching preference. This information will be considered in the recommendation and appointment process,
  • an updated curriculum vitae; all stated contact information on the CV (including the email address, phone number and home address at which applicants can be reached) must be current to enable contacting applicants (do not use your STM email address or the STM mailing address as your primary contact),
  • Copies of most recent teaching evaluations (both by students and peers, including below threshold SLEQs); if the applicant has previously taught the course for which they are applying, teaching evaluations specific to that course should be made available,
  • a response to comments from student evaluations (see template).

STIPENDS: We offer competitive stipends and a compensation package that is comparable with the University of Saskatchewan.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in the discipline. Demonstrated experience in the area of the course is expected. Candidates with a Master’s Degree and appropriate experience will also be considered. St. Thomas More College recognizes seniority of sessional lecturers in accordance with Article 5.1.10.8 of its Collective Agreement.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. St. Thomas More College (STM) is committed to diversity within its faculty. Women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, visible minorities and members of other designated groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Additional information on STM College and the University of Saskatchewan is available on the STM website (http://www.stmcollege.ca)

While we appreciate all interest in these positions, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Department: Saint Thomas More
Status:
TermFull Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date:
5/9/2025
Closing Date:
5/22/2025
Number of Openings:
1

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