Sessional Lecturers

Job Description

Sessional Lecturers (Spring, Summer), St Thomas More College

St Thomas More College (STM), the Catholic liberal arts college federated with the University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for the following sessional lecturer positions for the 2025 Spring and Summer sessions:

The Irene and Doug Schmeiser Centre for Faith, Reason, Peace, and Justice
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Cynthia Wallace, STM Director, The Schmeiser Centre,

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

CPSJ

112.3

WS1

35

Introduction to Peace Studies

WEB

N/A

N/A

N/A

Spring

CPSJ

112.3

WS2

35

Introduction to Peace Studies

WEB

N/A

N/A

N/A

Summer

Spring: May 4, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Summer: July 2, 2026 – August 17, 2026

Department of Religion and Culture
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Chris Hrynkow, Department Head,

SUB

NUM

SEC

CAP

TITLE

TYPE

DAY

START

END

TERM

RLST

111.3

WS1

60

Asian Religions

WEB

N/A

N/A

N/A

Spring

RLST

112.3

WS1

60

Western Religions in Society & Culture

*WEB

N/A

N/A

N/A

Spring

RLST

111.3

WS2

60

Asian Religions

WEB

N/A

N/A

N/A

Summer

 *For this course, course delivery will be online with an in-person final examination, for which the instructor must be present.

Spring: May 4, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Summer: July 2, 2026 – August 17, 2026

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Monday February 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

DUTIES:  The duties of a sessional lecturer include teaching as described in Article 14.2.3, and includes marking assignments and examinations, supervising the work of marking assistants (if applicable), and holding regular office hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS

New Candidates (those who have never taught for STM and those who have had a break in service longer than twenty-four months) must submit an application which includes the following: 

• a cover letter specifying the courses for which they are applying, describing teaching and research strengths. Candidates submitting an application for more than one course are required to state a ranked order of teaching preference. This information will be considered in the recommendation and appointment process,
  
• a current curriculum vitae; all stated contact information on the CV (including the email address, phone number and home address at which applicants can be reached) must be current to enable contacting applicants,
  
• a written response to the STM Mission Statement (see template);
  
• copies of transcripts of qualifying degree,
  
• teaching dossier, including copies of most recent teaching evaluations (both by students and peers); if the applicant has previously taught the course for which they are applying, teaching evaluations from that course should be made available,
  
• a response to comments from student evaluations (see template),
  
• two letters of reference, specifying teaching-related experience (please have them sent directly to the Department Head as soon as possible; applications without reference letters will not be considered).

Returning Candidates (those who have taught at STM within the last twenty-four months) must submit an application which includes the following:

• a cover letter specifying the courses for which they are applying, describing teaching and research strengths. Candidates submitting an application for more than one course are required to state a ranked order of teaching preference. This information will be considered in the recommendation and appointment process,
• an updated curriculum vitae; all stated contact information on the CV (including the email address, phone number and home address at which applicants can be reached) must be current to enable contacting applicants (do not use your STM email address or the STM mailing address as your primary contact),
• Copies of most recent teaching evaluations (both by students and peers, including below threshold SLEQs); if the applicant has previously taught the course for which they are applying, teaching evaluations specific to that course should be made available,  
• a response to comments from student evaluations (see template).

STIPENDS:  We offer competitive stipends and a compensation package that is comparable with the University of Saskatchewan.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in the discipline.  Demonstrated experience in the area of the course is expected.  Candidates with a Master's Degree and appropriate experience will also be considered.  St. Thomas More College recognizes seniority of sessional lecturers in accordance with Article of its Collective Agreement.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. St. Thomas More College (STM) is committed to diversity within its faculty. Women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, visible minorities and members of other designated groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  Additional information on STM College and the University of Saskatchewan is available on the STM website ()

While we appreciate all interest in these positions, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Department: Saint Thomas More

Status: Term

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 
Posted Date: 2/9/2026

Closing Date: . 2/23/2026

Number of Openings: 1

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