Contract Instructor Opportunities Fall/Winter 2024-25
Carleton University, Department of English Language & Literature
Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Department of English Language & Literature courses during the 2024/25 Fall/Winter Term.
- ENGL 1200 (0.5 credit): Literature, Science, and Technology (Winter)
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An introductory course whose readings focus on the intersections between literature, science, and technology. Topics will vary.
Lectures three hours a week.
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the appropriate discipline. Candidates should demonstrate research experience in the subject area of science and technology within literary studies.
Teaching Competence: Candidates must demonstrate evidence of teaching experience in the subject area of science and technology within literary studies.
Other Relevant Experience: Candidates should have publications in the subject area of science and technology within literary studies.
Designated Modality: In-person |
Anticipated TA Support: Yes |
Anticipated Enrolment: 65 |
- ENGL 2107 (0.5 credit): Science Fiction (Fall)
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A study of the history and traditions of science fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, and utopia, covering various periods, nationalities, genres, and/or media.
Lectures three hours a week.
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the appropriate discipline.
Teaching Competence: Candidates must demonstrate previous teaching experience in the subject area of introductory English literary studies and composition studies.
Other Relevant Experience: Candidates should demonstrate relevant scholarly activity in English literary studies.
Designated Modality: In-person |
Anticipated TA Support: Yes |
Anticipated Enrolment: 60 |
- ENGL 2302 (0.5 credit): Literatures and Cultures 1500-1700 (Fall)
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A study of the period between 1500 and 1700, with attention to cultural, historical, geographical, and literary contexts.
Lectures three hours a week.
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the appropriate discipline.
Teaching Competence: Candidates must demonstrate previous teaching experience in the subject area of introductory English literary studies and composition studies.
Other Relevant Experience: Candidates should demonstrate relevant scholarly activity in English literary studies.
Designated Modality: In-person |
Anticipated TA Support: Yes |
Anticipated Enrolment: 60 |
- ENGL 3305 (0.5 credit): Shakespeare and the Stage (Winter)
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Introduction to the study of early modern play-texts written by Shakespeare and/or his contemporaries.
Lectures three hours a week.
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the appropriate discipline.
Teaching Competence: Candidates must demonstrate previous teaching experience in the subject area of introductory English literary studies.
Other Relevant Experience: Candidates should demonstrate relevant scholarly activity in English literary studies.
Designated Modality: In-person |
Anticipated TA Support: No |
Anticipated Enrolment: 30 |
Application Procedures and Deadline
All applicants must apply to the Department Head in writing and in relation to each course for which they wish to be considered:
Professor Jan Schroeder
Chair, Department of English Language & Literature
Carleton University
1125 Colonel by Drive, 1812 Dunton Tower
Ottawa, ON. K1S 5B6
Send application directly to judy.katz@carleton.ca.
The deadline for receipt of applications is July 8, 2024.
As per Article 15.3 of the current CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applicants are required to submit an up-to-date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University. Candidates who have already contacted the department and submitted a CV recently need only indicate their interest in particular courses. NOTE that when applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
Disclaimer: All contract instructor positions are subject to budgetary approval. Advertisement is not a guarantee that a particular course will be offered.