RLST - Approaches to Study of Religion - Winter - On Campus

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

Posting Summary Competition Number SS | Position Title RLST 202-001 - Approaches to the Study of Religion
- Winter 2027 - On Campus | 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 202 – Approaches to the Study of Religion. This course explores some of the more influential modern theories about why human beings – across different cultures and in different historical periods – have practiced religion and believed in supernatural entities. The class will focus on explanations for the origin and existence of religion that have developed in the social sciences and humanities from the 19th century to the present, and will examine their strengths and weaknesses.

Students will learn the basics of social, cultural, cognitive, and psychological approaches to religion.

• 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])

Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement

Term

On Campus, Face-to-Face Course Dates and Time:
Tuesdays, Thursdays - 10:00-11:15 | Duration (if Term/Temporary):
January 6 - April 30, 2027. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

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

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.

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.

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.

10/19/2026

11/02/2026

No Special Application Instructions

GRCS  |

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