SW 405-005 Social Work with Indigenous Peoples - Winter 2026 - Remote via Zoom

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the SW 405 course on Social Work with Indigenous Peoples for the Winter 2026 semester. The role includes preparing course materials, delivering lectures remotely via Zoom, and supporting students. Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work and possess strong communication skills. This position is ideal for those experienced in teaching in a post-secondary environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content description.
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the course outline and designing assignments.
• Teaching course content that follows the course description.
• Delivering 13 lectures throughout the semester.
• Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
• Providing regular support to students during office hours.
• Consulting with the Associate Dean on academic matters.

Skills

Superior communications skills (both written and verbal)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

SW 405-005 Social Work with Indigenous Peoples - Winter 2026 - Remote via Zoom

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For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Work: You may upload a new curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, references with your application or use previously uploaded documents.

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

Preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples. For more information about preference postings, please review the FAQs posted here: https://urcareers.uregina.ca/

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.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20252131SS Position Title SW 405-005 Social Work with Indigenous Peoples - Winter 2026 - Remote via Zoom Faculty/Department Faculty of Social Work Unit Social Work - Sessionals Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies N/A

Position Summary: The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach the following remote delivery via Zoom course during the Winter 2026 semester:

SW 405 Social Work with Indigenous Peoples

This course investigates theory and practices for social workers to support Indigenous individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings. The course explores the history of oppression experienced by Indigenous peoples by government policies. Emphasis is placed on individual self determination, cultural safety, Indigenous self-governance and societal decolonization.

The semester class period is from January 6, 2026 to April 13, 2026 with the final exam period running from April 16 to 29, 2025.

Sessional Lecturers that are teaching in person classes are expected to teach 13 synchronous classes throughout the semester remote delivery via Zoom.

Expectations for Sessional Lecturers include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades by the required deadline.
• Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines.
• Delivering 13 lectures throughout the semester.
• Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
• Providing regular support to students on course work during office hours, and as required by students.
• Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student-related matters as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

All faculty members of the Faculty of Social Work are expected to support our mission: “The Faculty of Social Work contributes to critical social work through innovative teaching, research, policy development, and community engagement, thereby preparing students to work towards an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society in Saskatchewan and beyond.”

To learn more about the Faculty of Social Work, please click here: Social Work | University of Regina (uregina.ca)

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content description as listed above;
• Superior communications skills (both written and verbal);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade: Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours

Delivery method, days and times are subject to change. Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) January - April (Winter 2026) Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting Indigenous People Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information Job Open Date 11/06/2025 Job Close Date 11/19/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions

Additional Information

Delivery method, days and times are subject to change. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach on campus in-person in Saskatoon (synchronous) for each of the 13 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, as well as offer regular office hours for their students each week.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• If we are unsuccessful in finding an instructor to teach this course and must change the delivery method, I can teach using the following delivery methods (select all that apply):
  • Face to Face (in person on campus – synchronous)
  • Remote via Zoom (synchronous)
  • If applicable, Blended (both online asynchronous AND synchronous)
  • If applicable, Online (asynchronous)
• If you are applying for multiple Sessional Lecturer postings in the Faculty of Social Work, how many courses would you ideally like to teach this semester? (Open Ended Question)
• If you have worked at the University before, what is your employment number? (Open Ended Question)
• Have you taught previously at the University of Regina? If so, which courses and in which semesters? (Open Ended Question)

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Teaching Dossier