Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Gender, Religion and Critical Studies Department Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

RLST 202 – Approaches to the Study of Religion

This course explores some of the more influential modern theories about why human beings – across different cultures and in different historical periods – have practiced religion and believed in supernatural entities. The class will focus on explanations for the origin and existence of religion that have developed in the social sciences and humanities from the 19th century to the present, and will examine their strengths and weaknesses. Students will learn the basics of social, cultural, cognitive, and psychological approaches to religion.

Position Requirements The successful candidate must

- hold a minimum of an MA in Religious Studies, preferably a PhD;
- have a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level;
- have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle])

Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours The instructor will deliver the course on campus face-to-face on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:15. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date.

Course Modality On Campus, Face-to-Face Course Dates and Time Tuesdays, Thursdays - 10:00-11:15 Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 6 - April 30, 2027.



Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date. Full-Time/Part time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information

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Job Open Date

10/19/2026

Job Close Date

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

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.

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.

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