Contract Instructor Applications for Summer 2025
The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking qualified contract instructors for the 2025 summer term. 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 | Course Title | Modality | Course Description | Proj Enrol | Proj TA Support |
| CHST 3304A | Disability and Childhood [0.5 credit] |
In-Person | Drawing on theory and research in disabled children’s childhood studies, sociology of childhood, disability studies, and girlhood studies, this course examines the discursive and material constructions of disabled youth and childhood in relation to emerging neo-colonial, neo-imperialist, and neo-liberal ideologies. | 40 | – |
| CHST 3501A | Sexuality, Gender and Childhood [0.5 credit] |
In-Person | Sexuality and gender are important aspects of identity, growth, and well-being in childhood. This course will examine how sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression are theorized, discussed, and experienced in childhood and explore historical and contemporary debates pertaining to these topics. | 60 | 1 |
| INDG 4015A | Land as a Relation [0.5 credit] |
In-Person | This course is offered in partnership with Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and reflects critical kinships enacted between Algonquin Anishinabeg, the land and non-human relatives. We spend one week in the community in an immersive environment learning about language, sovereignty, land caretaking, berry picking, and other topics. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity | 25 | 1 |
Application Procedures and Deadlines:
All applications must be sent to the Director of the Institute via email. Applicants must specify each course for which they wish to be considered and include a cover letter describing their qualifications for the course specified.
Attn: Professor Julie Garlen,
Director, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Carleton University
1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1S 5B6
Email: iis@carleton.ca
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, January 10, 2025.
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.
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/)
Disclaimer: All contract instructor positions are subject to budgetary approval. Advertisement is not a guarantee that a particular course will be offered.