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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Work: You may upload a new curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, references with your application or use previously uploaded documents.
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.
Position Details
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20251878SS
Position Title SW 403-005 Death and Dying - Winter 2026: Saskatoon Face to Face
Faculty/Department Faculty of Social Work
Unit Social Work - Sessionals
Employee Group URFA
CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A
Category Sessional
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary
The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach the following Saskatoon face to face in-person on campus course during the Winter 2026 semester:
SW 403 - Death and Dying
This course deals with the effects of death and dying on the individual, families, communities and helping professionals. It explores the role of the social worker in providing support and linking clients to resources in a variety of cultural contexts.
The semester class period is from January 6, 2026 to April 13, 2026 with the final exam period running from April 16, 2026 to April 29, 2026.
Sessional Lecturers that are teaching in person courses are expected to teach 13 synchronous classes throughout the semester.
Expectations for Sessional Lecturers include, but aren't limited to, the following:
Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades by the required deadline.
Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines.
Delivering 13 lectures throughout the semester.
Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
Providing regular support to students on course work during office hours, and as required by students.
Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student- related matters as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
All faculty members of the Faculty of Social Work are expected to support our mission: "The Faculty of Social Work contributes to critical social work through innovative teaching, research, policy development, and community engagement, thereby preparing students to work towards an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society in Saskatchewan and beyond."
To learn more about the Faculty of Social Work, please click here:
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content description as listed above;
Superior communications skills (both written and verbal);
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.
Physical Demands
Pay Grade Faculty Sessional
Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work Hours
This course is offered on Thursday's 2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach in-person for each of the 13 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, as well as offer regular office hours for their students each week.
Delivery method, days and times are subject to change.
Course Modality in-person for each of the 13 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, as well as offer regular office hours for their students each week.
Course Dates and Time Delivery method, days and times are subject to change.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) January - April (Winter 2026)
Full-Time/Part-Time Other
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date 10/15/2025
Job Close Date 10/20/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions
For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Work: You may upload a new curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, references with your application or use previously uploaded documents.
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.
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * If we are unsuccessful in finding an instructor to teach this course and must change the delivery method, I can teach using the following delivery methods (select all that apply):

• Face to Face (in person on campus - synchronous)
• Blended (remote delivery via zoom (sync) AND online (async)
• Remote Delivery via Zoom (Sync)
• Online (async), if applicable
• * If you are applying for multiple Sessional Lecturer postings in the Faculty of Social Work, how many courses would you ideally like to teach this semester?

(Open Ended Question) * * Have you taught previously at the University of Regina? If so, which courses and in which semesters?
(Open Ended Question) * * If you have worked at the University before, what is your employment number?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Required
Required Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents * Teaching Dossier
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