Job Description

Sessional Lecturer, St. Thomas More College
St Thomas More College (STM), the Catholic liberal arts college federated with the University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for the following sessional lecturer positions for the 2025-2026 Fall and Winter sessions:
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Monica Hwang, STM Department Head, Department of Sociology,
SUB
NUM
SEC
CAP
TITLE
TYPE
DAY
START
END
TERM
SOC
232.3
62
50
Methods of Social Research
LEC
T
TH
14:30
15:50
T2
Course Dates:
Term 2: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Daniel Regnier, STM Department Head, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies,
SUB
NUM
SEC
CAP
TITLE
TYPE
DAY
START
END
TERM
FRE
103.3
62
40
Beginning French I
LEC
T
TH
13:00
14:20
T2
FRE
125.3
62
40
Intermediate French II
LEC
T
TH
14:30
15:50
T2
Course Dates:
Term 2: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 20 at 4:30 p.m.
DUTIES: The duties of a sessional lecturer include teaching as described in Article 14.2.3, and includes marking assignments and examinations, supervising the work of marking assistants (if applicable), and holding regular office hours.
APPLICATION PROCESS
New Candidates (those who have never taught for STM and those who have had a break in service longer than twenty-four months) must submit an application which includes the following:

• a cover letter specifying the courses for which they are applying and describes the applicant's qualifications and teaching and research strengths. Candidates submitting an application for more than one course are required to state a ranked order of teaching preference. This information will be considered in the recommendation and appointment process,

• a current curriculum vitae; all stated contact information on the CV (including the email address, phone number and home address at which applicants can be reached) must be current to enable contacting applicants,

• a written response to the

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• copies of transcripts of qualifying degree

• teaching dossier, including copies of most recent teaching evaluations (both by students and peers); if the applicant has previously taught the course for which they are applying, teaching evaluations from that course should be made available,

• two letters of reference that speak directly to the candidate's teaching ability (please have them sent directly to the Department Head as soon as possible; applications without reference letters will not be considered)

• While not a requirement, a statement that thoughtfully reflects on student feedback and demonstrates a commitment to pedagogical growth would be most welcome.

Returning Candidates (those who have taught at STM within the last twenty-four months) must submit an application which includes the following:

• a cover letter specifying the courses for which they are applying, describing teaching and research strengths. Candidates submitting an application for more than one course are required to state a ranked order of teaching preference. This information will be considered in the recommendation and appointment process,
• an updated curriculum vitae; all stated contact information on the CV (including the email address, phone number and home address at which applicants can be reached) must be current to enable contacting applicants (do not use your STM email address or the STM mailing address as your primary contact),
• Copies of most recent teaching evaluations (both by students and peers, including below threshold SLEQs); if the applicant has previously taught the course for which they are applying, teaching evaluations specific to that course should be made available,
• While not a requirement, a statement that thoughtfully reflects on student feedback and demonstrates a commitment to pedagogical growth would be most welcome.

STIPENDS: We offer competitive stipends and a compensation package that is comparable with the University of Saskatchewan.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in the discipline. Demonstrated experience in the area of the course is expected. Candidates with a Master's Degree and appropriate experience will also be considered. St. Thomas More College recognizes seniority of sessional lecturers in accordance with Article 5.1.10.8 of its Collective Agreement.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. St. Thomas More College (STM) is committed to diversity within its faculty. Women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, visible minorities and members of other designated groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Additional information on STM College and the University of Saskatchewan is available on the STM website ( )
While we appreciate all interest in these positions, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Department: Saint Thomas More
Status: Term
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 10/6/2025
Closing Date: 10/20/2025
Number of Openings: 1
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