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Contract Instructor Opportunities: Winter 2027
The Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art, and Culture (ICSLAC) is seeking qualified contract instructors for the graduate course listed below.
Expressions of interest are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested people to teach the following Cultural Mediations and Curatorial Studies graduate courses.
Offers of employment and replies to these offers are subject to CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Articles 15.4 and 15.5.
Winter Term: Jan 1–April 30, 2027
CURA 5002 [0.5 credit] Curatorial Studies Proseminar: Material and Intangible Cultures Stream Taught in collaboration with an institution in the National Capital Region. Development of practical and professional competencies with focus on issues specific to curatorial practice in natural and cultural history museums, interpretation/discovery centres, and science centres.
Class format:
Designated Modality: In person, Wednesdays 11:35-14:25
Anticipated TA support: None
Anticipated enrolment: 15
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Applicants must hold at least an M.A. in a relevant discipline, with preference given to applicants holding a PhD.
Other Relevant Experience: Candidates must demonstrate substantial professional experience with emerging technological, pedagogical and economic challenges and opportunities.
Application Procedures and Deadlines:
In your application package, please include:
(1) a cover letter indicating your interest and level of experience;
(2) an up-to-date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University;
(3) a contract instructor application form (new contract instructor applicants only: see link below). NOTE: when applying to courses for which they have incumbency, experienced applicants are not required to (re)submit documentation beyond an updated CV. All incumbents MUST apply for each specific course(s) as per CUPE 4600 Unit 2 collective agreement Article 15.3.
Expressions of Interest are accepted by the Institute Administrator on behalf of the Director by email only.
Dr. Philip Kaisary, Director, c/o Institute Administrator ICSLAC@cunet.carleton.ca
The contract instructor application form is available here: Contract instructor application
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, October 5, 2026
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement outlining the hiring process, in particular with respect to Incumbency and Seniority, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. 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.