SOC - Sociology of Disaster - 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.

• Posting Summary Competition Number SS
• Position Title SOC 333-001 - Sociology of Disaster
  - 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 SOC 333:
Sociology of Disaster. Sociological explanations of the different ways societies define and manage exposures to risk. Disasters, as distinct from hazards, are consequences of social conditions and social institutions generating vulnerability to risk.

• 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 Fridays, . 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, Fridays,  Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1 - April 30, 2027 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information

Job Open Date 10/22/2026 Job Close Date 11/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions

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.

Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

Contact Information Sociology & Social Studies department. SOC . SOST