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Sessional Lecturer, School for the Arts, Drama, multiple courses & sections

The School for the Arts – Drama invites applications for Sessional Lecturers to teach the following courses during the following sessions:

2026-2027 Regular Session: Fall Term (202609)
Course: DRAM 111.3 (01) Indigenous Performance Methods
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 88210

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 10:00-11:20 AM

Enrollment: 32

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA degree with a focus in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Knowledge of performance in relation to voice and speech training would be considered an asset.

Applicants must possess knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture. Instructor must be able to communicate verbally in one or more languages of First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit; have experience in language immersion techniques, in particular the "communicative method" of language acquisition; teach the language using a variety of traditional and contemporary methodologies, and especially via performance.

Course: DRAM 114.3 (41) Introduction to Drama as Education (*SUNTEP/GDI Course)
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 88305

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00-11:20 AM

Enrollment: 35

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA degree with a focus in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Qualified applicants will possess knowledge on Métis history, Michif language, and have experience in language immersion techniques, in particular the "communicative method" of language acquisition; teach the language using a variety of traditional and contemporary methodologies, and especially via performance.

Course: DRAM 118.3 (01) Acting 1
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82074

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30-9:50 AM

Enrollment: 32

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional acting experience. Strong record of professional practice in theatre and experience teaching at the post‑secondary level with evidence of effective and engaging teaching.

Course: DRAM 118.3 (07) Acting 1
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82074

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Tuesday, 6:00-8:50 PM

Enrollment: 32

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional acting experience. Strong record of skilled practice in theatre and experience teaching at the post‑secondary level with evidence of effective and engaging teaching.

Course: DRAM 118.3 (09) Acting 1 (*ISAP Cohort*)
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82078

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 2:30-3:50 PM

Enrollment: 32

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional acting experience. Solid record of professional practice in theatre and experience teaching at the post‑secondary level with evidence of effective and engaging teaching.

Additional qualifications for sessional instructors of ISAP sections:

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives, and attention to socio‑economic, inter‑generational,



and educational barriers that unequally affect Indigenous post‑secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan

Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines, and to the development of skills for student success in those disciplines

Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer‑to‑peer learning in small course cohorts

Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with non‑standard K‑12 preparation in relevant academic disciplines

Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis (reflection and reflexive adaptation of teaching)

Course: DRAM 218.3 (03) Acting 3
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82082

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00-3:50 PM

Enrollment: 24

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional experience. Significant record of achievement in professional theatre, recognized expertise in advanced acting practices and methodologies. Substantial post‑secondary teaching experience at intermediate or advanced level, evidence of sustained teaching excellence, mentorship, and ongoing engagement in professional or scholarly/creative activity.

Course: DRAM 324.3 (01) Acting 5
Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 88308

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 3:30-4:50 PM

Enrollment: 16

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated achievement in professional theatre, expertise in Shakespearean and classical performance. Experience teaching intermediate or advanced acting courses, and evidence of effective teaching in text analysis, voice, and heightened language performance.

Course: DRAM 366.3 (01) Fundamentals of Movement 1 & DRAM 468.3 (01) Expressive Movement 1 (dual‑delivery; both movement courses meet at the same time)

Term: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82086 & 88310

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 11:30 AM-12:50 PM

Enrollment: 16

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Theatre Performance, Acting, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Significant record of professional practice in movement‑based performance, with expertise in advanced movement methodologies (Laban, Viewpoints, physical theatre, stage combat, or somatic practices).

2026-2027 Regular Session: Winter Term (202701)

Course: DRAM 113.3 (02) Technical Theatre II: Stage Properties

Term: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 20044

Delivery: In-person

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00-10:50 AM

Enrollment: 16

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: BFA in Design or Technical Theatre and professional experience in properties design, construction, and management. Experience with instruction of fundamental design concepts and methods.

Course: DRAM 118.3 (86) Acting 1 (*ITEP Cohort*)
Term: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 27779

Delivery:



In-person

Schedule: Wednesday, 10:30 AM-12:50 PM

Enrollment: 32

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional experience. Strong record of professional practice in theatre and experience teaching at post‑secondary level. Evidence of effective and engaging teaching.

Additional qualifications for sessional instructors of ITEP sections:

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives, and attention to socio‑economic, inter‑generational, and educational barriers that unequally affect Indigenous post‑secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan

Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines, and to the development of skills for student success in those disciplines

Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer‑to‑peer learning in small course cohorts

Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with non‑standard K‑12 preparation in relevant academic disciplines

Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis (reflection and reflexive adaptation of teaching)

Course: DRAM 119.3 (04) Acting 2
Term: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 22206

Delivery: In‑person

Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 10:30-11:50 AM

Enrollment: 32

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional experience. Robust record of professional practice in theatre and experience teaching at post‑secondary level with evidence of effective and engaging teaching.

Course: DRAM 325.3 (02) Acting 6
Term: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 28938
Delivery: In‑person
Schedule: Monday
Enrollment: 16

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Acting or Theatre Performance, or equivalent professional experience. Expertise in classical and historical performance including Greek, Medieval, and Restoration theatre.

Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level, including intermediate or advanced courses, required. Evidence of effective teaching in text analysis, performance styles, and historically informed approaches to forms such as tragedy, comedy of manners, farce, absurdism, expressionism, and epic theatre essential, with ability to mentor students in advanced performance practices.

Course: DRAM 368.3 (02) Fundamentals of Movement 2 & DRAM 469.3 (02) Expressive Movement 2 (dual‑delivery; both movement courses meet at the same time)

Term: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 28939 & 28940

Delivery: In‑person

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 11:30 AM-12:50 PM

Enrollment: 16

Location: Saskatoon

Qualifications: MFA in Theatre Performance, Acting, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Significant record of professional practice in movement‑based performance, expertise in advanced movement methodologies (Laban, Viewpoints, physical theatre, stage combat, or somatic practices).

A valid driver’s license is required for any off‑campus courses. Appointment periods include additional days in recognition of preparation and marking time required. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment.

Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

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📌 Sessional Lecturer, School for the Arts, Drama, multiple courses & sections (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon