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SW 417-001 Substance Abuse: Impacts and Interventions - Fall 2025 - Regina Face to Face Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.
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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.
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.
Position Details
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20251480SS
Position Title SW 417-001 Substance Abuse: Impacts and Interventions - Fall 2025 - Regina Face to Face
Faculty/Department Faculty of Social Work
Unit Social Work - Sessionals
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 Regina face to face in person course during the Fall 2025 semester:
SW 417 - Substance Abuse: Impacts and Interventions
This course will explore the impact of alcohol, drugs, and behavioral addictions on individuals, families, and society. Using a bio-psycho-social perspective, students will critically examine a range of models of assessment, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery used to address the addictions related issues in diverse populations.
The semester class period is from September 2, 2025 to December 5, 2025 with the final exam period running from December 9 to 22, 2025.
Sessional Lecturers that are teaching in person classes are expected to teach 13 synchronous classes throughout the semester in person on campus.
Expectations for Sessional Lecturers include, but aren't limited to, the following:
xc2xb7 Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades by the required deadline.
xc2xb7 Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines.
xc2xb7 Delivering 13 lectures throughout the semester.
xc2xb7 Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
xc2xb7 Providing regular support to students on course work during office hours, and as required by students.
xc2xb7 Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student- related matters as needed.
xc2xb7 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:
xc2xb7 Master of Social Work (MSW)
xc2xb7 Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content description as listed above;
xc2xb7 Superior communications skills (both written and verbal);
xc2xb7 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
xc2xb7 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 Monday's 2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach on campus in-person in Regina (synchronous) 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
Course Dates and Time
Duration (if Term/Temporary) September - December (Fall 2025)
Full-Time/Part-Time Other
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date 05/16/2025
Job Close Date 06/05/2025
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.
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.
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)
• Remote via Zoom (synchronous)
• If applicable, Blended (both online asynchronous AND synchronous)
• If applicable, Online (asynchronous)
• * 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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