THTR 202-001 - Playwrighting - Fall 2025

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina is seeking a sessional instructor for THTR 202-001 - Playwrighting for Fall 2025. This course will guide students through the process of writing a play, from initial ideas to a playable draft, with a focus on mentorship and critique. Applicants should have a Master's degree or equivalent experience and preferably prior teaching experience in playwrighting.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field or equivalent experience as a playwright.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in playwrighting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum and pedagogy in a new mode of delivery.
• Mentor students through dramaturgical techniques.

Skills

Playwriting

Curriculum Development

Online Learning Environment

Education

Masters degree in a related field

Tools

UR Courses/Moodle

Zoom

Job description

THTR 202-001 - Playwrighting - Fall 2025

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Position Details

• Competition Number: 20251474SS
• Position Title: THTR 202-001 - Playwrighting - Fall 2025
• Faculty/Department: Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance
• Unit: Media, Art, and Performance-Theatre
• Employee Group: URFA CUPE 5791
• Job Family Category: Sessional
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Position Summary: This course provides the foundations for writing a play. By experimenting with creative processes and forms students will take their writing from initial impulse to playable draft. Through writing exercises, readings and presentations, students will critique their work and that of their peers. Students will be closely mentored through a variety of dramaturgical techniques. Of interest to play, script and media writers.
• Position Requirements: Candidates should possess a Masters degree in a related field and/or have equivalent professional experience as a playwright. Post-secondary teaching experience in playwrighting is preferred.
• Work Hours: THTR 202-001 is scheduled for Fridays from 9:30-12:15 – on campus.
• Course Dates and Time: [Details not specified]
• Duration: [Details not specified]
• Full-Time/Part-Time: [Details not specified]
• Preference: No preference
• Posting Number: [Not specified]
• Target Posting: Not targeted

Additional Information

All applicants, including individuals who have previously taught this course face-to-face, are required to provide details outlining how they will facilitate curriculum and pedagogy in this new mode of delivery.

Applicants are also required to provide details of their familiarity with UR Courses/Moodle (or other Online Learning Environment), and Zoom, both of which are required in the delivery of this course.

Equity and 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.

Reference Letter

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Required

• Required Documents:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Course Outlines
• Optional Documents: