Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Philosophy and Classics Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
This introduction to philosophy will explore how philosophy can provide answers to some of the more profound questions we face, such as questions concerning knowledge, truth, mind and body, personal identity, free will, morality, politics, reasoning and the existence of God.
Position Requirements
- Graduate degree in Philosophy and demonstrated competence in the area of this course.
- In keeping with the Department’s commitment to providing students with the highest quality education, applicants should provide evidence of high quality teaching.
- The successful applicant, chosen from those who meet the minimum requirements, will demonstrate that they have the highest teaching quality in the relevant subject area.
- Hiring decisions will be made in accordance with the Department’s “Sessional Lecturers: Recruitment and Criteria” document, available upon request.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
The instructor will deliver the course on campus face-to-face on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.
Course Modality F2F Course Dates and Time Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Duration (if Term/Temporary) September 1st, 2026 - December 30th, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Job Close Date
07/01/2026
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.
