Sessional Lecturer, 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 2025-2026 Fall and Winter sessions:
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION & CULTURE
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Alisha Pomazon, STM Department Head, Department of Religion & Culture, apomazon@stmcollege.ca
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SEC
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CAP
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TYPE
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DAY
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RLST
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218.3
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WS2
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30
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Developments in Buddhist Thought
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WEB
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N/A
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N/A
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T2
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Course Dates:
Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. David McGrane, STM Department Head, Department of Political Studies, dmcgrane@stmcollege.ca
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POLS
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111.3
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62
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75
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Politics, Power and Government
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LEC
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M
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W
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F
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9:30
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10:20
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T2
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Course Dates:
Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Sarah Knudson, STM Acting Department Head, Department of Sociology, sknudson@stmcollege.ca
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SOC
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111.3
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62
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75
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Foundations in Sociology Society Structure Process
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LEC
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T
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Th
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8:30
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9:50
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T2
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Course Dates:
Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Zachary Yuzwa, STM Department Head, Department of History, zyuzwa@stmcollege.ca
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HIST
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335.3
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61
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18
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Spectacles of Death in the Roman World
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SEM
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8:30
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11:20
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T1
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Course Dates:
Term 1: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Term 2: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 30, 2025 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 student 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 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 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 5.1.10.8 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 (http://www.stmcollege.ca)
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: 6/13/2025
Closing Date: . 6/30/2025
Number of Openings: 1
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