RLST - Cults or Religious Movements - Winter - Online

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Posting Summary Competition Number SS Position Title RLST 268-397 - Cults or New Religious Movements
- Winter 2027 - Online Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Gender, Religion and Critical Studies Department Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary RLST 268 – Cults or New Religious Movements

This course examines beliefs and practices of some emerging new religions including New Age, Wicca, Neo-paganism, Scientology, Unification Church, UFO groups, Solar Temple, Transcendental Meditation and Soka Gakai. The emphasis will be upon the historical roots and teachings of new religions, and issues related to their popularity and interpretation.

Position Requirements The successful candidate must

• hold a minimum of an MA in Religious Studies, preferably a PhD;
• have a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level;
• have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle])

Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in New Cults and Religious Movements and have experience teaching online.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours The instructor will deliver the course online. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

Course Modality Online Course Dates and Time Online (asynchronous) Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 6 - April 30, 2027. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date.

Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information GRCS   Job Open Date 10/19/2026 Job Close Date 11/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions.

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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• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Teaching Dossier