Instructor, Sociology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Competition Number
P17592
Posting Title
Instructor, Sociology - Moose Jaw Campus (Casual 2026-27)
Classification
Instructor
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Building
Other Building
Date Posted
06/09/2026
Closing Date
06/30/2026
JIQ #
Start Date
08/20/2026
End Date
06/30/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Ongoing
No
Category of work
Casual
Bargaining Unit
Faculty Association
Hours of Work
To be Assigned
Salary Range
As per Academic Salary Grid
Temporary Market Stipend
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
Posting is to create a casual list of Sociology instructors for Moose Jaw Campus. Assignment is less than 29 occasions per year.
Posting Status
Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.
Casual instructors are hired by the Department of Arts & Sciences to teach courses in times of high demand. As a casual instructor, you will be assigned full responsibilities for courses assigned to you (ie. preparing lessons, evaluating student progress, communicating with students and programs, etc.) over the course of the semester(s). Casual instruction in the Department of Arts & Sciences is not substitute teaching.
Note that this position may require in-person teaching, Zoom delivery teaching, and online asynchronous delivery. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability and how much you would ideally like to teach.
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
Job Duties
Job Duties
1. Provide instruction in Sociology classes to students enrolled in a variety of post-secondary programs.
2. Practice good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
3. Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.
4. Utilize LMS for in person, online, and blended course delivery.
5. Manage the classroom and activities to ensure an optimal learning environment using an outcome-based approach.
6. Respond to and accommodate the special learning needs of students, including equity groups and diverse learners.
7. Use appropriate evaluation methods, record student progress, and provide feedback.
8. Make necessary curriculum adjustments to course content.
9. Follow academic regulations and policies adopted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
10. Work cooperatively with program heads and colleagues in an interdependent “team” environment.
11. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with industry and educational requirements.
12. Attend staff, program, and school meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
1. Master’s degree in Sociology and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Two years recent/relevant business/industry experience or post-secondary experience.
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written).
4. Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
5. Effective instructional ability.
6. Ability to arrange, maintain and evaluate resources.
7. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
8. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
9. Demonstrates valuing diversity.