Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Journalism Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Applied Lab Instruction for JRN 200. In this course students learn the process of generating, pitching, researching, writing, editing and publishing stories for printed and on-line publications. With this weekly lab, it focuses on fundamentals and principles for gathering, assembling and producing accurate, timely news stories with headlines, photographs, cutlines, and social media according to Canadian Press style.
Position Requirements
The successful candidate will teach the independent and critical practice of print/
digital journalism and essential skills to become a successful journalist.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching
journalism studies, recent and relevant professional experience, and those with
practical experience and knowledge in print and multimedia. Knowledge of news
production is expected. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism
degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
The School of Journalism defines “recent and relevant professional experience” as
working experience in the field of journalism within the last four years, and a
minimum of three years of professional experience in the specific medium or method
applicable to the course.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, comprehensive
knowledge of journalistic practices and a demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm
for teaching.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
1:30PM–2:20PM | JRN 200-002 Tuesdays
Course Modality F2F Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) September 1st, 2026 - December 31st, 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Job Close Date
07/09/2026
Special Application Instructions
Per the URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027: 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.
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.
