Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Contract Instructor Postings
The Department of Neuroscience is seeking contract instructors for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters for the courses listed below.
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2)
Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed 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.
Candidates should be proficient in the English language and have a graduate degree in Neuroscience. Priority will be given to candidates whose research and/or teaching expertise is a strong match with the core material of the course being taught. Please include a cover letter that describes your suitability for the course you are applying to teach. For those applicants who have not taught in the Department of Neuroscience, a letter of reference in support of your teaching ability is required.
The Department of Neuroscience does not use AI at any point in the screening process.
Final decision for hiring may be determined through an interview process. All positions are subject to budgetary approval and adequate student enrolment. There remains the possibility that any of the courses posted will be cancelled during the application process as the budget and timetable are finalized.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses:
• Half Credit Course: $9,255 • Full Credit Course: $18,508
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.
Undergraduate Courses
Please click on the link of each individual course to take you to the job posting details, which also includes the application link.