Employment Opportunities
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Faculty Positions
There are no faculty positions open at this time.
Contract Instructor Positions
Posting Date: May 1, 2026
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Application Page: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-science/. You must list all courses you are applying for to be considered.
Posting Type (Regular/Late): Regular
Minimum required qualifications: Candidates should hold at least a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, and demonstrate teaching competence in a relevant area, preferably at the university level. For first and second year courses priority will be given to those with experience teaching large classes.
| Academic Term | Course Code | Course Title | Course Description (Biology Course Descriptions – link opens in new window) | Course Credit Value | Anticipated Modality | Anticipated Course Enrolment | Anticipated TA Support* | Required qualifications | Schedule (calendar will be released late-May – timings are not flexible). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | BIOL2005 | Human Biology | A course for non-specialists interested in how the human body works. Topics will include biological molecules, cells, genetics, and various organ systems. Examples will be used to connect concepts taught in the course with general knowledge of human health and disease. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 120 | 1 TA @130 hours | Candidates must meet the minimum required qualifications listed above. | |
| Winter 2027 | BIOL2107 | Fundamentals of Genetics | Mechanisms of inheritance and the nature of gene structure, composition and function, introducing both classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 190 | 2 TA @130 hours | Candidates must meet the minimum required qualifications listed above with experience teaching introductory genetics (Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics and chromosomal analysis). Candidates must have strong abilities to communicate complex genetic concepts to non-specialist audiences. | |
| Fall 2026 | BIOL3305 | Human and Comparative Physiology | The properties of physiological systems and components of humans and other animals with an emphasis on physical and chemical bases. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 90 | 1 TA @130 hours | Candidates must meet the minimum required qualifications listed above and demonstrate prior experience teaching advanced anatomy and physiology with labs at the university level. | |
| Fall 2026 | BIOL3306 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | The anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and excretory systems of humans with comparison to other animals. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 200 | 2 TA @130 hours | Candidates must meet the minimum required qualifications listed above. | |
| Winter 2027 | BIOL4206 | Human Genetics | A survey of human genetic variation and mutation in a molecular genetics context. Topics may include molecular basis of diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, genomic imprinting, cancer genetics, genomics, gene mapping and gene therapy. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 60 | 1 TA @130 hours | Candidates must meet the minimum required qualifications listed above. | |
| Winter 2027 | BIOL4304 | Forensic Biology | An introduction to forensics that covers topics in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, population genetics and statistics as they relate to forensic biology. The course will describe the techniques used to identify body fluids and generate DNA profiles as well as the interpretation of forensic results. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 50 | 1 TA @130 hours | Candidates must meet the minimum required qualifications listed above. |
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University website.
| 15.2 (h) Pre-Posting Courses not open for application | |
|---|---|
| The following courses have been assigned to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or visiting scholars under Article 17 of the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, and therefore are not open for application. | |
| Term | Course |
| NA | NA |
Commitment to EDI: 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 Chair or Director to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.
Salaries: Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses:
• Half Credit Course: $9,255
• Full Credit Course: $18,508
*Anticipated TA Support: General guidance on the estimated TA support can be found below. See posting for course specific anticipated TA support. TA support is subject to change based on enrollments and may not be finalized until the start of term:
- Class size <50 = 0 TAs
- Class size 50 to <150 = 1 TA @ 130 hours each
- Class size 150 to <250 = 2 TAs @ 130 hours each
- Class size 250 and greater = 3 TAs @ 130 hours each
Schedule: The Fall/Winter timetable will be released in late-May and is not flexible. If you have strict time constraints in your teaching availability, please indicate this in the comment section of your application.
AI in Application Screening: The Department of Biology and Institute of Biochemistry will not use AI application screening.
Late Applications: The deadline for applications is firm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Budgetary Approval: all of the above listed positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Questions: For questions regarding hiring practices, please contact: academiclabourrelations@cunet.carleton.ca. Questions or issues related to the application form may be directed to: facultyaffairs@cunet.carleton.ca. Questions relating to specifics of the courses or timetabling should be directed to sarahanneszabototh@cunet.carleton.ca.