Job Description

Faculty/Department Faculty of Social Work Unit Social Work-Other Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Sessional Number of Vacancies N/A Position Summary
The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach the following remote delivery via zoom course during the Winter 2026 semester:

SW 411 - Abuse and Violence

This course examines abuse and violence primarily within familial relationships, but will also include discussion on various forms of trauma in a broader context. Individual, familial, institutional and societal responses to abuse and violence will be explored. A victim centered, trauma-informed social work perspective will be emphasized.

Note: Recommend that students have completed one or more of SW 346, SW 390, SW 407, SW 414 or SW 437.

The semester class period is from January 6, 2026 - April 13, 2026, with the final exam period running from April 16, 2026 - April 29, 2026.

Sessional Lecturers that are teaching remote classes 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:

Social Work | University of Regina (uregina.ca)

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 4:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach remote via zoom (synchronous) for each of the 13 lectures, be in the zoom 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 Course Dates and Time 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

09/19/2025

Job Close Date

10/02/2025

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.