Job Description

Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Justice Studies Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
JS 291 - Professional Communication and Writing



This course explores professional communication and writing practices in a justice context. Case study examples will be used to instruct students on various communication strategies. Students will develop their professional writing and reporting competencies within a justice framework. The successful candidate will require a broad knowledge and background in subject matter and preference will be given to applicants with past teaching experience in this field.
Position Requirements
The successful candidate must:

hold a MA or PhD in field or equivalent discipline; PhD is preferred; a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level; have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle])


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 Tuesdays 7:00-9:45pm. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.
Course Modality Remote - Synchronous Course Dates and Time Tuesdays - 1900-2145 Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date. Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information

Contact Information

JS.Dept@uregina.ca

306-585-4779

Job Open Date

10/06/2025

Job Close Date

10/19/2025

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.