Contract Instructor Opportunities- Fall/Winter 2026-27

The Institute of African Studies  invites applications from members of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach courses in African Studies  as a contract instructor (CI) during the Fall 2026-Winter 2027 academic year.

To apply: For any of the opportunities below, please submit your application via the link below from May 1st until June 1st, 2026.

Courses

Academic Term Course Code Course Title Course Credit Value Anticipated Modality
 Fall 2026 AFRI 2003 The Great Lakes Region of Africa 0.5 In Person
Winter 2027 AFRI 1002 Introduction to African Studies II 0.5 In Person
 Winter 2027 AFRI 2002 The Horn of Africa 0.5 In Person

Note to Applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed below are first offered to applicants who meet the incumbency criterion. The current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective agreement can be found on Carleton University’s Academic Staff Agreements webpage.

Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses:

  • Half Credit Course: $9,255
  • Full Credit Course: $18,508

Carleton University is committed to employment equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our campus, including women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. Applicants requiring accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Unit Director to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.