Critical Reading and Writing II

Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-English Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

This course is a continuation of ENGL 100 that develops student proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

ENGL 110-500 – Saskatoon – F2F Position Requirements

For courses in the Literature Stream, applicants must hold an M.A. or higher degree in English, or an M.F.A. or higher degree in Creative Writing.

Sessional Lecturer II: the academic staff member possesses a master’s degree, or possesses a four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and has taught 12 three credit hour courses or equivalent.

Sessional Lecturer Ill: the academic staff member possesses a PH.D or equivalent, or possesses a Master’s degree and has taught 15 three credit courses or equivalent.

Expertise and successful teaching experience can be demonstrated by evidence including but not limited to student evaluations, examples of syllabi from previously taught courses, or letters of evaluation by other colleagues. Applicants may choose which evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential for teaching effectiveness they wish to provide.

Applicants with proven ability in the development and instructional delivery of digitallyassisted modalities, or who can demonstrate the strong potential for the effective use of instructional technologies, will be considered the most qualified to deliver courses requiring such components, particularly remote, online, hybrid, or hyflex courses. Such ability can be demonstrated by evidence including but not limited to experience with digital learning technologies, evidence of digital course

design, examples of syllabi or other course elements, or a portfolio of related work.

Successful applicants for all courses will be required to comply with the academic regulations regarding teaching outlined in the most recent edition of the Faculty of Arts’ Faculty Policy Handbook, and should in particular familiarize themselves with the regulations regarding the cancellation of individual classes, the conduct of office hours, and the timely assessment of student work.

Successful applicants for courses with remote or online components will be required to use the University of Regina’s Learning Management System and web conferencing applications. Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours

This course is currently scheduled for Thursdays from 14:30-17:15 at Saskatoon Site – this course will be delivered in person.

The sessional lecturer will have to either reside in or be willing to travel to Saskatoon to teach this course. Course Modality In-person Course Dates and Time R 1430-1715 Duration (if Term/Temporary) September - December 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information

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Job Open Date

06/17/2026

Job Close Date

07/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

Per the URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027: Applications for sessional lecturer positions shall include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier. This shall be kept on file for up to three years. These academic staff members may then make a written application to the relevant academic unit for upcoming teaching positions without including the entire file. Sessional Lecturers may also provide updated information to the file at any time. If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. 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.