SOC - Families - Winter - Live Streamed Course

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.

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.

Posting Summary Competition Number SS

Position Title SOC 213 0A1-0R7 - Families
- Winter 2027 - Live Streamed Course

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 SOC 213:
Families.

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on the family, with emphasis on issues of particular importance in contemporary Canadian society. Specific topics might include the impact of social change on family relationships, changing definitions of the family, children’s rights, concepts of fatherhood and motherhood, and same-sex marriage.

Position Requirements:

• 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 live-streamed. 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 Live-streamed course

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

Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents