Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies

Contract Instructor Positions

Summer 2012

Applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach selected European, Russian and Eurasian Studies courses during the Summer Term 2012. Please note the earlier application deadline for the EU Summer Study Abroad course.

SUMMER 2012

EURR 4002/PSCI 4502:  Post-Soviet States and Societies

EURR 4204/5204 (HIST 4604/5604): Central Europe, Past and Present

EURR 5108/PSCI 5103: Canada-EU Relations: Summer Module (two week intensive course – 3.5 hours a day for 10 days)

Applicants for these positions should normally have a PhD in a relevant discipline and relevant areas of expertise and teaching experience. A course outline, CV, summary of teaching experience and, if possible, evaluations of previous courses, as well as two letters of recommendation and the Contract Instructor Application Form, should be sent directly to the EURUS Director Jeff Sahadeo at jeff_sahadeo@carleton.ca or EURUS, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ont. K1S 5B6, no later than March 1, 2012.

EU Summer Study Abroad: EURR 4302/5302

This .25 position involves organizational aspects associated with selection and preparation of students before they leave for the Study Tour in Europe in May 2012, as well a debriefing after the Tour at the end of the summer ; a EURUS faculty member will be the co-instructor.

Applicants for this position should normally have at least an MA degree in a relevant discipline as well as relevant areas of expertise and experience. Previous experience with the EU Study Tour is an asset. A letter of application, CV, summary of teaching experience and, if possible, evaluations of previous courses, as well as two letters of recommendation and the Contract Instructor Application Form, should be sent directly to the EURUS Director Jeff Sahadeo at jeff_sahadeo@carleton.ca or EURUS, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ont. K1S 5B6, no later than January 9, 2012.

Some of these courses may be taught by Contract Instructor employees who have the right to automatic reappointment. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our faculty and scholarship including but not limited to women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.