Faculty/Department Hill Levene School of Business Unit Hill Levene School of Business- Other Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Position Summary:
The Paul J. Hill School of Business at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach the following in person course during the Winter 2026 semester:
BUS 494 – Derivatives and Risk Management
This course introduces students to the derivatives tools used in risk management. Topics will include the mechanics of futures, options and other derivatives markets; pricing; and strategies for using these instruments for risk management.
The Fall 2026 semester class period is from September 1, 2026 to December 7, 2026 with the final exam period running from December 9 to 22, 2026. Maximum enrolment for this course is 48 and a Teacher Assistant may be provided if requested and available.
Expectations for Sessional Lecturers include, but aren’t limited to, the following:
- Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades on time;
- Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines;
- Delivering 13 2.75-hour lectures throughout the semester (unless otherwise discussed with the Associate Dean);
- Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment;
- Providing regular support to students on course work as required before and after each class, during office hours, and as required by students;
- Meeting all submission deadlines as outlined by the Hill School of Business;
- Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student-related matters as needed; and
- Other duties as assigned.
All faculty members in the Hill Levene School of Business are expected to support our mission: “Through innovative and impactful business education and research, we provide transformative experiential learning, foster equity, diversity, and inclusion, and create local and global impact, preparing our students for meaningful careers and contributions to society.”
To learn more about the Hill and Levene Schools of Business, please click here:
https://www.uregina.ca/business/about-us/mission-vision.html
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Graduate and/or PhD/doctorate degree in a discipline relevant to the course subject area (note that a bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant professional business experience may also be considered);
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation;
- Superior communication skills (both written and verbal);
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with respect to academic reporting; and
- Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment considered an asset.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
This course is offered on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach on campus for each of the 13 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, as well as offer regular office hours for their students each week
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Duration (if Term/Temporary) Fall 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
If you require further information regarding this competition, please Cherie Mutschler in the Hill Levene School of Business at
[email protected].
Job Close Date
06/24/2026
Special Application Instructions
For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Hill School of Business: You may upload a new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with your application or use previously uploaded documents. You do not need to provide new references and transcripts with each application and may use previously uploaded documents. In the “Other Required Documents” section, please upload at least one previous student course evaluations. (Preferably for the course you’ve applied to teach if you’ve taught it before.)
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.
