Sessional Instructors, Department of Political Science

Description Sessional Instructors, Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the following courses for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.

Courses of Instruction:

• INDG 201 - LEC 01 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies: TR 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (In Person)
• INDG 201 - LEC 02 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies: TR 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (In Person)
• INDG 201 - LEC 03 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies: (Web-Based Instruction)
• INDG 303 - LEC 01 – Indigenous Ways of Knowing: MW 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM (In Person)
• INDG 415 - LEC 01 – Indigenous Ethics and Protocol: MW 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (In Person)

Courses of Instruction:

• INDG 201 - LEC 01 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies: MW 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (In Person)
• INDG 201 - LEC 02 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies: TR 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (In Person)
• INDG 303 - LEC 01 – Indigenous Ways of Knowing: MTWRF 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In Person)
• INDG 303 - LEC 02 – Indigenous Ways of Knowing: TR 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (In Person)
• INDG 343 - LEC 01 – Indigenous Law in Canada: R 3:30 PM – 6:15 PM (Web-Based Instruction)
• INDG 397.16 - Indigenous Film & Adaptation - LEC 01 – Topics in Canadian Indigenous Studies: MW 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (In Person)

• PhD in Indigenous Studies or a related field; strong candidates with an MA may also be considered
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level

Note: Fall INDG 201 Lec 02 and Winter INDG 397 Lec 01 are restricted to students in the Indigenous Studies Access Program (ISAP).

For course descriptions, please refer to

Please note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA’s Collective Agreement, Schedule

B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

All Applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining your qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further.

New applicants must submit:

• A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught)
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

The Final date to receive applications is May 12, 2026.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding (diversity) EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ( ).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)