Contract Instructor Applications for winter 2025.

The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking qualified contract instructors for winter term 2025.

As a general rule, the minimum qualification is an MA in the appropriate field. Terms and conditions of employment are set out in the Collective Agreement between Carleton University and CUPE Local 4600, unit 2. The modality of these courses are determined by the University (in-person, online, or hybrid).

Course Code: CHST 3204

Title: Literary Representations of Childhood and Youth [1.0 credit]

Term: Winter 2025

Teaching modality: In-Person

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 1735 – 2025

Anticipated Enrolment: 60 Anticipated TA Support: 1

Course description: An examination of the ways in which childhood, children, and youth have been represented in creative literature (fiction, poetry, drama, and/or creative nonfiction). Also listed as ENGL 3204.

Note: Anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrolment and may change based on actual enrolment in a course.

Application Procedures and Deadlines:

All applicants must indicate each course for which they wish to be considered.

Applications must include a recent CV and a cover letter describing their qualification for the specified course.

All applications must be sent to the Director of the Institute via email to iis@carleton.ca

Attn: Professor Julie Garlen
Director, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Carleton University

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, July 26, 2024

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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 courses 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.
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3-16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A
link to the current CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement can be found at the Employment Agreements webpage on the Carleton University Human Resources website (https://carleton.ca/hr/collective- agreements/academic-staff- agreements/) and the CUPE 4600-2 website (https://www.cupe4600.ca/)