SW 405-400 SW with Indigenous Peoples - Spring 2026 - Blended delivery (Sync & Async)

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Saskatchewan seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the course SW 405-400 SW with Indigenous Peoples for Spring 2026. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and supporting students. Qualifications include a Master of Social Work and related teaching experience. This role offers a blended delivery format, combining synchronous and asynchronous teaching methods. Application deadline is February 10, 2026, and candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing course outline and assignments.
• Teaching course content and following learning objectives.
• Delivering lectures and maintaining a collaborative environment.

Skills

Superior communications skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

SW 405-400 SW with Indigenous Peoples - Spring 2026 - Blended delivery (Sync & Async)

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying.

Position Details

Posting Summary: Competition Number 20260041SS. Position Title: SW 405-400 SW with Indigenous Peoples - Spring 2026 - Blended delivery (Sync & Async). Faculty/Department: Faculty of Social Work. Unit: Social Work - Sessionals. Employee Group: URFA CUPE 5791. Job Family: Category Sessional. Number of Vacancies: N/A.

Position Summary

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. Prerequisite: INDG 200 level or higher.

The semester class period is from May 4, 2026 to June 17, 2026.

Expectations for Sessional Lecturers

• 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 5 lectures throughout the semester (number of classes dependent on the delivery method).
• 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 visit Social Work | University of Regina (uregina.ca).

Position Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content described 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.

Pay Grade: Faculty Sessional Salary Range as per URFA Collective Agreement. Status: Term. Work Hours: Expected to teach blended delivery with remote (sync) and asynchronous components. The Sessional Lecturer will attend lectures 10‑15 minutes before each class and offer regular office hours each week. Course schedule: Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Remote synchronous class dates: May 7, May 14, May 28, June 11, June 18. Course Modality: TBD. Course dates & time: TBD. Duration: May–June (Spring 2026).

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.

Supplemental Questions

• 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)
• 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

Open until filled. Application open date: 01/28/2026. Application close date: 02/10/2026.

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

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