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Contract Instructor Employment Opportunities
Fall/Winter 2026-27
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 Enriched Support Program courses in the Fall and Winter 2026-27 academic terms. .
Posting Date: May 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026
All courses are subject to final budgetary approval. Courses will be offered first to applicants with incumbency rights under the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement. The hiring proceeds next to qualified applicants with seniority and finally to qualified applicants without seniority (external hires).
*Qualifications
Qualifications will be assessed with reference to the following criteria
Academic qualifications: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or higher; have university teaching experience with first-year students; and have ongoing experience with teaching in the relevant subject area (see below).
Teaching Competence and Approach: Candidates are applying to teach a seminar (FYSM) or core class (CIED) in the Enriched Support Program (ESP), a first-year transition program that supports students in developing the skills needed for university success and is grounded in academic course content. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence with first-year undergraduate students in a seminar or similar context. In addition to subject-matter expertise, candidates must show experience integrating academic skill development into course content in meaningful and intentional ways. Evidence of collaborative teaching approaches is required, as ESP First-Year Seminars (FYSMs) and CIED courses are designed to align with and complement other program elements, such as peer mentoring, academic advising, and academic coaching. Teaching approaches should prioritize integrating diverse scholarship into course content and providing opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and active student engagement. Courses must include scaffolded writing assignments across all stages of the writing process, with opportunities for feedback and revision. For FYSM classes: a culminating assignment in the Winter term should build on work completed throughout the course.
Current Postings
Teaching opportunities for the 2026/27 academic year are listed below.
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Fall/Winter (FYSM 1900 full-credit) and Winter (CIED 1001 half-credit) courses are listed in the table below.
| Academic Term | Course Code | Course Title | Course Description | Course Credit Value | Anticipated Modality | Anticipated Course Enrolment | Anticipated TA support | Required Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Winter 2026-27 | FYSM 1900 A | Selected Topics in the Study of Academic Discourses. Topic: Global Issues. | Introductory seminar emphasizing the development of academic writing, research and analytical skills through the intensive examination of a selected topic in the instructor’s field of expertise. Specific topics vary from section to section each year. This section should have a Global Issues focus. | 1.0 credit | In-person | 35 | No | See above* |
| Fall Winter 2026-27 | FYSM 1900 G | Selected Topics in the Study of Academic Discourses. Topic: Anthropology | Introductory seminar emphasizing the development of academic writing, research and analytical skills through the intensive examination of a selected topic in the instructor’s field of expertise. Specific topics vary from section to section each year: This section should have an Anthropology focus. | 1.0 credit | In-person | 35 | No | See above* |
| Fall Winter 2026-27 | FYSM 1900 I | Selected Topics in the Study of Academic Discourses. Topic: Law | Introductory seminar emphasizing the development of academic writing, research and analytical skills through the intensive examination of a selected topic in the instructor’s field of expertise. Specific topics vary from section to section each year. This section should have a Law focus. | 1.0 credit | In-person | 35 | No | See above* |
| Winter 2027 | CIED 1001 A | Selected Topics in Academic Discourse. Topic: Global Issues | Selected topics in academic discourse. Topics vary from year to year, and/or section to section, as determined by the Centre for Initiatives in Education. This section should have a Global Issues focus. | 0.5 credits | In-person | 50 | No | See above* |
| Winter 2027 | CIED 1001 B | Selected Topics in Academic Discourse. Topic: TBA | Selected topics in academic discourse. Topics vary from year to year, and/or section to section, as determined by the Centre for Initiatives in Education. The candidate may propose an arts, humanities, or social science topic for this section. | 0.5 credits | In-person | 50 | No | See above* |
Contract Instructor Salaries: Fall/Win 2026-27
Half Credit 0.5 Course: $9,255
Full Credit 1.0 Course: $18,508
Application Procedures and Deadline
Applications must be received electronically from the following link: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-arts-and-social-sciences/. Please select the Centre for Initiatives in Education on the form (home of the ESP). For new applicants, please include in a single pdf document:
- A letter of intent addressed to: Jennifer Gilbert, Interim Director, Centre for Initiatives in Education.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) listing all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University (if applicable)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- A proposal for the relevant course.
- Please indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
NOTE that when applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
Applications are due on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
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 Associate Director, Susan Burhoe, to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.
Questions may also be directed to Susan Burhoe, Associate Director, Centre for Initiatives in Education.
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. NOTE that when applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.