Job Description

Sessional Lecturer English
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following ISAP course during the following session:
Winter 2025 Session
Course Number, Section, and Name: ENG 120 (94) Introduction to Creative Writing
Term and Course Dates: Term Two (Jan 6 - Apr 7)
CRN: 28339
Delivery Mode: This course will be offered as a Lecture.
Course Schedule: LEC: Monday, Wednesday 1:30pm to 3:20pm; TUT: Wednesday 2:30pm to 3:20pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 30
Location: Main Campus, Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A in Writing, or an M.F.A. in progress, or commensurate qualifications.
This course section is offered through Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) which bundles advisory, co-curricular and curricular programming to support the retention and success of First Nations, Inuit and Metis students in the College of Arts & Science.
The additional qualifications required for this ISAP section include the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives, and attention to socio-economic, inter-generational, and educational barriers that unequally affect Indigenous post-secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan.
• Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines, and to the development of skills for student success in those disciplines.
• Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer-to-peer learning in small course cohorts.
• Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with nonstandard K-12 preparation in relevant academic disciplines.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis (reflection and reflexive adaptation of teaching)

This position may be filled as per Article 16.08 of the CUPE 3287 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Process:
Complete the , specify the position(s) for which you are applying, and send the application along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable) to english.department@usask.ca
If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.
Department: English
Status: Term
Employment Group: CUPE 3287
Academic Calendar:
Stipend:
Posted Date: 9/24/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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