Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities
*Please check back as new opportunities are posted*
SUMMER 2026 – Please note that we are not seeking applications for Contract Instructor positions for Summer 2026 teaching at this time.
Posting Periods
CI positions for Summer term are typically posted in December. Fall and Winter term postings typically become available in April. Closed postings are located at the bottom of this page to provide examples of courses and the application process. Please check back regularly for new listings.
Important Notes on the Collective Agreement
All postings are pursuant to Article 16.3 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. All incumbents MUST apply for each specific course(s) as per CUPE 4600 Unit 2 collective agreement Article 15.3.
As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, posted vacancies are offered first 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.
Important Notes from the Department
Candidates should hold at least an M.A. degree in a law field or an LL.B., and have particular research or employment experience in a relevant field. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level.
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Only applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Please Note: The Department of Law and Legal Studies is part of the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs.
Closed Postings
FALL 2025 – WINTER 2026 | Fall term: September 3, 2025 – December 5, 2025. Formal examinations to be held in December. Winter Term: January 5, 2026 – April 8, 2026. Formal examinations to be held in April.
Application Deadline: CLOSED
Application Deadline (Addendum 1): CLOSED