Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities 2026-2027
There are no open contract instructor positions at the moment.
Please return here on May 1st 2026 for openings for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 opportunities.
Application Details
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, or another discipline related to the course they are applying for. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus relevant work experience in lieu of a graduate degree will be considered. Demonstrated knowledge of the course subject matter is required; previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but is considered an asset.
Application Process:
In accordance with Article 15.3 of the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, applications must include the following:
- An up-to-date CV, including educational background, employment history, and related work experience.
- A complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) bargaining unit at Carleton University.
- A cover letter describing their expertise in the relevant course subject matter.
- Evidence of teaching competence through past teaching evaluations from Carleton or other institutions (if applicable).
- Contact information of two references.
- A completed Contract Instructors Application form.
Please submit all application materials electronically as a PDF to the attention of:
- Director
- c/o Caitlyn McKenzie, School Administrator
- Carleton School of Information Technology
- caitlyn.mckenzie@carleton.ca
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin March 27th, 2026 to receive full consideration.
Remuneration:
The current stipend for contract instructors can be found in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, Article 22.
A note to all applicants:
Per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are offered first to applicants with incumbency. 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.
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. The University may require that all or part of these courses be delivered remotely, including online. Term dates are provided for reference, but note that these positions extend beyond the last date of classes, e.g., into the exam and grading period at the end of each semester.
Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:
The following courses have been assigned to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or visiting scholars. These courses are *not* open for applications. If you are an incumbent for a course below, you may contact the School to review the rights under Article 17.6 of the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement.
Fall 2026
- OSS4006: Image Processing
Winter 2027
- IRM2006: Data Visualisation
- ITEC1401: Introduction to Scripting and Problem Solving
- OSS3014: Optical Waves, Waveguides, & Sensors
- OSS4009: Computer Vision
Filled positions:
The following courses have been filled and these courses are *no longer* open for applications.
Fall 2026
- N/A
Winter 2027
- N/A