Job Description

Sessional Lecturers, Department of Plant Sciences
The Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Bioresources invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following courses during the following sessions:
2025-26 Regular Session
Course Number, Section, and Name: PLSC 345.3 (01) Pesticides and Crop Protection - 50%
Term and Course Dates: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 20416
Delivery Mode: This course will be offered as a lecture.
Course Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 11:30 am to 12:50 pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 85
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: Minimum of a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Agricultural or Biological Sciences and teaching or teaching assistant experience. Experience in agronomy and/or pesticides would be considered an asset.
Course Number, Section, and Name: PLSC 375.3 (01) Current Topics in Agronomy - 50%
Term and Course Dates: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 27650
Delivery Mode: This course will be offered as a lecture.
Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:30 am to 11:20 am
Expected Enrollment Limit: 60
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: Minimum of a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Agricultural or Biological Sciences and teaching or teaching assistant experience. Experience in agronomy and/or pesticides would be considered an asset.
A valid driver's license is required for any off-campus courses. Appointment periods include additional days in recognition of preparation and marking time required. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment.
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 chris.willenborg@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: Plant Sciences
Status: Term
Employment Group: CUPE 3287
Academic Calendar:
Stipend:
Posted Date: 11/19/2025
Closing Date: 11/25/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus
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