Job Description

Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Journalism Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
This lab supports the lecture component of JRN 320, by building practical skills and know-how to carry out in-depth news reporting, feature writing, and photojournalism assignments. Students also write opinion pieces and pursue topics of interest while monitoring media coverage of current affairs in this course.
Position Requirements
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in journalism instruction, recent and relevant professional experience. Competency in WordPress, SEO practices, social media, and a strong working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are required.
The School of Journalism defines "recent and relevant professional experience" as working experience in the field of journalism within last four years, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in the specific medium or method applicable to the course.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills; comprehensive knowledge of journalistic practices; and a demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, teaching.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
The instructor will deliver the course on campus face-to-face on Wednesday from 1330-1420. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.
Course Modality Face-to-Face Course Dates and Time Wednesdays from 1330-1420 Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information

Contact Information

journalism@uregina.ca

Job Open Date

10/10/2025

Job Close Date

10/23/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

For existing Sessionals: You may upload new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with your application or you may use previously uploaded documents. Existing sessional instructors do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. They may use previously uploaded documents. If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.




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.

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.