Contract Instructor Opportunities – Fall/Winter 2026-27
The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking qualified contract instructors for the Fall/Winter 2026-27 academic year. 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.
Note: The modality of these courses is determined by the University (in-person, online, or hybrid).
Posting Date: 01-May-26
Application Deadline: 01-Jun-26
Posting Type (Regular/Late): Regular
Stipends
Half Credit Course: $9,255.00
Full Credit Course: $18,508.00
Courses offered
| Academic Term | Course Code | Course Title | Course Credit Value | Anticipated Modality |
| Winter 2027 | CHST 1102 A | Experiential Learning in Childhood and Youth Studies | 0.5 | In Person |
| Winter 2027 | CHST 2004 A | Conceptualizing Adolescence in Childhood and Youth Studies | 0.5 | In Person |
| Winter 2027 | CHST 3204 A | Literary Representations of Childhood and Youth | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | CHST 3302 A | Children, Policy, and Practice | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | CHST 3303 A | Childrens’ Rights | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | CHST 3304 A | Disability and Childhood | 0.5 | In Person |
| Winter 2027 | CHST 3501 A | Sexuality, Gender & Childhood | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | CHST 4102 A | Queer and Trans Youth | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | FYSM 1450 A | Indigenous Reclamation and Resurgence | 0.5 | In Person |
| Winter 2027 | FYSM 1450 A | Indigenous Reclamation and Resurgence | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | HRSJ 1101 A | Introduction to Human Rights & Social Justice | 0.5 | In Person |
| Winter 2027 | HRSJ 2202 A | Power Relations and Human Rights | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | HRSJ 3303 A | Children’s Rights | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | HRSJ 3504 A | Public Health and Human Rights | 0.5 | In Person |
| Fall 2026 | HRSJ 4404 A | Rights of Refugees and Displaced Persons | 0.5 | In Person |
Application Procedures and Deadlines
Required Professional Qualifications: Minimum MA Degree in the appropriate field.
Closing Date and Time: Monday, June 1, 2026 11:59 pm.
All applicants must apply electronically using this link:
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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.
Carleton’s commitment to employment equity and diversity
Carleton University is committed to employment equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our campus, including women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
Applicants requiring accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Unit Chair or Director to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.