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FACULTY & SESSIONAL POSITIONS

The following sessional positions have become newly available for Fall 2026

Application Open: September 10^th, 2026

Application Closes: September 13^th, 2026 by 4 pm

Appointment dates: September 14^th – December 31^st, 2026 (Subject to Change)

Qualifications:

• An MSc or PhD within the required discipline. Strong postdoctoral fellows, PhD candidates, or candidates with extensive (5+ years) industrial experience are also encouraged to apply
• Evidence of teaching ability
• Expertise commensurate with the specific requirements of the course

REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Associate Director, Academic and Administration, and with Teaching Assistants (if relevant)
• Delivers instruction, the content and syllabus of which is approved by the Associate Director, Academic and Administration
• Manages electronic and/or other platforms for the effective delivery of instruction If relevant, oversees Teaching Assistants while adhering to TSSU guidelines
• If relevant, holds regular meetings with Teaching Assistants to ensure continuity and cohesiveness in the course
• Holds regular office hours for students
• Undertakes the grading of assignments and examinations per the grading policies/practices of the University
• Compiles final examination and Term marks, and submits the final grades for students in the course
• Manages grade appeals, as necessary, in a timely manner

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• A current resume/curriculum vitae
• A list of past courses taught at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úand/or another University or College
• A draft of the course outline you expect to use
• Upon request, three current letters of reference, including at least one from a department/school/program for which courses have been taught
• Upon request, short statement of applicant’s teaching pedagogy

Course Outlines: 

Please email or mail the required documents indicating which courses you are interested in teaching to:

CS Manager
School of Computing Science
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
8888 University Dr., Burnaby

BC V5A 1S6

Canada
Email: cs_manager@sfu.ca

Salary:

Contact hours for the courses listed below will between 3-5 hours.  Please refer to the Sessional Instructors Wage Schedule for current rates, TSSU - Sessional Instructors Wage Schedule (sfu.ca)

The School of Computing Science is now accepting applications for Sessional Instructors for the Fall 2026 semester. Instructors are required for the following courses: