Sessional Lecturer, AREC 356, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Original job posting

The Sessional Lecturer is responsible for teaching the course AREC 356, The Economics of International Agribusiness, during the 2027 Winter Session. This includes delivering lectures on a set schedule and managing the course requirements for an expected enrollment of 66 students.

Job details

Sessional Lecturer, AREC 356, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, College of Agriculture and Bioresources invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following courses during the following session: 2026-27 Winter Session Course Number, Section, and Name: AREC 356 (01) The Economics of International Agribusiness Term and Course Dates: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027 CRN: 26449 Delivery Mode: This course will be offered as a Lecture. Course Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM Expected Enrollment Limit: 66 Location: Saskatoon Qualifications: Master's degree in relevant discipline (agricultural economics or economics) and familiarity with issues relating to agricultural trade and international agribusiness management. Previous teaching experience in a similar area is desirable. Application Process: Complete the CUPE 3287 Employment Application Form and email the completed form, along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable), to Lori Hagen (lori.hagen@usask.ca). If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position. Department: College of Agriculture and Bioresources Status: Term Employment Group: CUPE 3287 Academic Calendar: Course Dates and Academic Calendar Stipend: CUPE 3287 Stipends Posted Date: 9/2/2026 Closing Date: 9/15/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

What you’ll do

The Sessional Lecturer is responsible for teaching the course AREC 356, The Economics of International Agribusiness, during the 2027 Winter Session. This includes delivering lectures on a set schedule and managing the course requirements for an expected enrollment of 66 students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in agricultural economics or a related economics discipline. Familiarity with international agribusiness management and agricultural trade issues, along with previous teaching experience, is required or highly desirable.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Agricultural economics
• Economics
• International agribusiness
• Agricultural trade
• Teaching
• Course management
• Academic instruction
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Agricultural Economics
• Agriculture
• Management
• Innovation

Job areas

• Education
• Agriculture
• Science & Research
• Agricultural Economist
• Economics Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers