The Department of Cognitive Science invites applications from members of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach courses in Cognitve Science as a Contract Instructor (CI) during the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms.
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.
CI Stipends: 1.0 (full) credit courses: $18,508.00; 0.5 (half) credit courses: $9,255.00
Note that all courses listed below are 0.5 (half) credit courses.
Important Notes on the Collective Agreement
Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement outlining the hiring process, in particular with respect to Incumbency and Seniority, the following courses may be available for Contract Instructors during the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms. Expressions of interest are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the aforementioned Cognitive Science courses. Offers of employment and replies to these offers are subject to Articles 15.4 and 15.5 respectively.
All incumbents MUST apply for each specific course(s) as per CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement Article 15.3.
CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement
Important Notes from the Department
Candidates should hold an M.A., MSc or equivalent, have experience as a Teaching Assistant and have taken Cognitive Science courses directly related to the course to which they are applying.
All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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The following courses are available for Contract Instructors. Click on the course of interest to review course-specific details.
Fall 2026 Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2026
CGSC 3004
CGSC 3301
Winter 2027 Jan 1 – April 30, 2027
FYSM 1604
CGSC 3201
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Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions
The following course has been assigned to a graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, or visiting scholar and is not open to external applicants.
Fall 2026
FYSM 1604
Scheduling: The modality of these courses is determined by the University (in-person, online, or hybrid). Detailed course scheduling is not currently known. Applicants will be notified of the timing of the course when presented with an offer to teach.
To apply: please visit the Faculty Affairs website at: ___________________________ All application forms should be filled out and submitted through this link.
Applications will be open from May 1st until June 1st, 2026.