Job Description

The

Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) -

Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:

Sessional Instructor - ENG 99

Competition Code:

2504 100S 99 Jul 7

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Responsibilities:

SUNTEP Saskatoon requires a sessional instructor for ENG 99 for 2025 Fall Term. This is a first-year university preparatory class (non-credit) which runs concurrently with English 114 (41) at the University of Saskatchewan (main campus). The transition to university can be a daunting one for many students. The successful applicant must be able to adapt to the students' needs in an ever-changing classroom setting, depending on which assignments students are currently working on. The instructor should have a strong grasp of grammar, sentence construction, and essay construction (in multiple disciplines-MLA, APA, CMS) as improving students' writing skill is one of the goals of this course without the use of Al. Secondly, the instructor should be versed in teaching critical thinking and critical reading of university-level texts from multiple disciplines including English, Indigenous Studies, and History. Improving students' reading skills is key to this course. Thirdly, the instructor should be adept at helping students with University of Saskatchewan library research for their upcoming essays and must be familiar with MLA, APA, and CMS formatting. The instructor will need to show students how to set up essays using the proper formatting including documentation. Finally, the instructor should be willing to deal with any other concerns about time management, phone management, working with the SUNTEP writing tutor, etc. that will help students be successful at the university level. Take-home work is not assigned for this course. All work must be completed with the class itself. The assignment would involve planning, preparation and delivery of appropriate course instruction to students.

Qualifications:

The candidate must possess University-level teaching experience at the first-year level. MA in English is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work with Indigenous student populations are an asset.

Remuneration:

U of S Sessional Lecturer wage grid

Location:

U of S Campus Saskatoon, SK

Term:

September 3, 2025 to December 5, 2025

Deadline for applications:

July 7, 2025

Please quote comp code when submitting resume and cover letter to:

Robbie Walliser

917 22nd Street West

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 0R9

Telephone: (306) 657-2264

Email: jobs@gdins.org

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission permission to hire affirmatively.

Please indicate in your cover letter if you are Metis.

Only those short listed will be contacted.