EURUS Employment Opportunities
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Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities
Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
Posting Date: May 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026
Application Page: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-public-and-global-affairs/
Posting Type (Regular/Late): Regular
Course Information
| Course Code | EURR 1001F |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall 2026 |
| Course Title | Intro European Russian Studies |
| Course Description | An introduction to the study of Europe and Russia, including aspects of the histories, societies, cultures, and politics of the region. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Lectures/groups three hours a week. |
| Course Credit Value | 0.5 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In-person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 70 |
| Anticipated TA Support | 1 TA @ 130 hrs |
| Required qualifications | Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant social sciences or humanities discipline with a demonstrated expertise on Europe and Russia. Teaching Competence: Candidates will have significant experience teaching interdisciplinary courses that touch on European and Russian regions. |
Course Information
| Course Code | EURR 5107 A/ EURR 4107 A |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Fall 2026 |
| Course Title | Russia’s Regional and Global Ambitions |
| Course Description | This course examines domestic conditions in Russia from 2000 to the present and the framing of Russia’s foreign policy and strategic objectives towards the former Soviet republics and other key global actors, including the United States, the European Union, NATO and China. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Cross listed with INAF 5429 |
| Course Credit Value | 0.5 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | Online |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 25 |
| Anticipated TA Support | No |
| Required qualifications | Candidates should hold a PhD in Russian/Soviet History or Political Science and should have a research focus on Russian foreign policy. Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to have relevant teaching experience in History or Political Science, focusing on Russian politics. |
Course Information
| Course Code | EURR 5101 A |
|---|---|
| Academic Term | Winter 2027 |
| Course Title | Russian Domestic Politics |
| Course Description | Examination of the evolution of Russian domestic politics and society since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Themes discussed include the transformation of Russia’s political system, changes in the behavior of political elites, the evolution of Russia’s social structure, and federal-regional relations. Also listed as PSCI 5112. |
| Course Credit Value | 0.5 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 15 |
| Anticipated TA Support | No |
| Required qualifications | Candidates should hold a PhD in Russian/Soviet History or Political Science and should have a research focus on Russian foreign policy. Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to have relevant teaching experience in History or Political Science, focusing on Russian politics. |
Note to Applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants who meet the incumbency criterion. The current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found on Carleton University’s Academic Staff Agreements webpage.
*All courses are subject to final budgetary approval.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses
Half Credit 0.5 Course: $9,255
Full Credit 1.0 Course: $18,508
Applications, in the form of a cover letter and CV, should be sent by June 1st, 2026, to:
Professor James Casteel,
Director, Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
Please submit your application here