SOST​/CRIM - Introduction to Social Research Methods - Winter - Face-to-Face

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

Per the URFA Collective Agreement :
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.

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

Competition Number: SS

Position Title:

SOST 203/CRIM 203-991 - Introduction to Social Research Methods - Winter 2027 - Face-to-Face
Faculty/Department:
Faculty of Arts
Unit:
Arts-Sociology and Social Studies
Employee Group: URFA CUPE 5791
Job Family: N/A
Category:
Sessional
Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Summary:

SOST 203:
Introduction to Social Research Methods.
An introduction to the social research process and the ethical dilemmas faced by social scientists. A survey of the essential procedures for investigating social research problems, including writing literature reviews, stating testable hypotheses, specifying conceptual and operational definitions for relevant concepts, sampling, and selecting appropriate methods for data collection.

• M.A. in Sociology or a related social science field required;
  Ph.D. preferred.
• Demonstrated competence to teach the course subject matter.
• Demonstrated successful experience in university-level teaching.

Physical Demands:
Pay Grade:
Faculty Sessional Salary Range:
As per URFA Collective Agreement

Status:
Term

Work Hours:

This course is scheduled to be Face-to-Face at the University of Regina. The class is scheduled for Wednesdays, . Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

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.

Course Modality:
Face to Face
Course Dates and Time:
January 6, 2027 - April 12, 2027
Duration (if Term/Temporary):
January 1 - April 30, 2027
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information:
Contact Information Sociology & Social Studies department. SOC . SOST
Job Open Date: 10/16/2026
Job Close Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Application Instructions:
None

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.

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Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Reference 1
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Sample Course Outlines
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents