Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIE): Positions for Contract Instructors 2024-25
In accordance with the Collective Agreement between Carleton University and CUPE 4600 Unit 2, below are the proposed course offerings for Fall/Winter subject to budgetary approval.
- FYSM 1900 [1.0 credit] Selected Topics in the Study of Academic Discourses: Introduction to Socio-Legal Studies
Introductory seminar emphasizing the development of academic writing, research and analytical skills through the intensive examination of Socio-Legal Studies. The teaching style needs to build opportunities for interaction and collaboration. The course should also include writing assignments at all stages of the writing process, including feedback and revision. A culminating course assignment in Winter semester will build on student work done throughout the course. ESP Peer Mentors are integrated into each class. ESP Academic Coaches and ESP Academic Advisors are key collaborators and may periodically visit the class. All ESP FYSMs are in-person with an enrollment of up to 35 students.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a J.D. and L.L.M.; have university teaching experience with first year students; and have recent/ongoing experience with Socio-Legal theory and practice.
Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to provide evidence of teaching excellence with first-year undergraduate students in a seminar context. In addition to subject matter expertise, teaching academic skills in such a way that it is woven into the course content, is required. Evidence of successful collaborative approaches in teaching is also required, since ESP FYSMs are designed to be collaborative with other program elements in ESP.
- FYSM 1900 [1.0 credit] Selected Topics in the Study of Academic Discourses: Creative Self
Introductory seminar emphasizing the development of academic writing, research and analytical skills through the intensive examination of Identity Studies using Arts-Based Teaching/Research. The teaching style needs to build opportunities for interaction and collaboration. The course should also include writing assignments at all stages of the writing process, including feedback and revision. A culminating course assignment in Winter semester will build on the student work done throughout the course. ESP Peer Mentors are integrated into each class. ESP Academic Coaches and ESP Academic Advisors are key collaborators and may periodically visit the class. All ESP FYSMs are in-person with an enrollment of up to 35 students.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or higher; have university teaching experience with first year students; and have experience with Identity Studies and Arts-Based teaching/research.
Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to provide evidence of teaching excellence with first-year undergraduate students in a seminar context. In addition to subject matter expertise, teaching academic skills in such a way that it is woven into the course content, is required. Evidence of successful collaborative approaches in teaching is also required, since ESP FYSMs are designed to be collaborative with other program elements in ESP.
- FYSM 1900 [1.0 credit] Selected Topics in the Study of Academic Discourses: Historic and Current International Issues
Introductory seminar emphasizing the development of academic writing, research and analytical skills through the intensive examination of historic and current international issues, incorporating diverse scholarly voices. The teaching style needs to build opportunities for interaction and collaboration. The course should also include writing assignments at all stages of the writing process, including feedback and revision. A culminating course assignment in Winter semester will build on the student work done throughout the course. ESP Peer Mentors are integrated into each class. ESP Academic Coaches and ESP Academic Advisors are key collaborators and may periodically visit the class. All ESP FYSMs are in-person with an enrollment of up to 35 students.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or higher; have university teaching experience with first year students; and have ongoing experience with research/teaching on international issues.
Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to provide evidence of teaching excellence with first-year undergraduate students in a seminar context. In addition to subject matter expertise, teaching academic skills in such a way that it is woven into the course content, is required. Evidence of successful collaborative approaches in teaching is also required, since ESP FYSMs are designed to be collaborative with other program elements in ESP.
Applications are due July 31st. Please submit the following documentation:
- A single PDF document containing: a letter of intent; a curriculum vitae (CV) listing all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a proposal for the relevant First Year Seminar position. Indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Attach a completed CI application form, found here. (https://carleton.ca/provost/wp-content/uploads/CI-Application-FINAL.pdf)
Send complete application and direct any supporting letters of reference by email to Dr. Janet Mantler, Director, Centre for Initiatives in Education. janet.mantler@carleton.ca
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.