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
An introduction to short form broadcast and multimedia journalism. Students will write, film, and edit multimedia news content focused on daily events and issues of public importance. They will be exposed to the expectations of professional newsrooms, including an emphasis on daily deadlines, news judgment, and multitasking across platforms.
Position Requirements
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in journalism instruction, recent and relevant professional experience, and those with practical experience and knowledge in broadcast, print, and multimedia news production.
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 to, and enthusiasm for, teaching.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
10:30AM – 11:20AM JRN 201-001 MWF;
1:30PM – 2:20PM JRN 201- 002 (LAB) Thursdays;
Course Modality Face-to-Face 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.
