Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
Carleton University, Department of Political Science
Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Political Science courses in the Fall and Winter 2026-27 academic terms. All courses are 0.5 credit value.
Posting Date: May 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026
Application Page: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-public-and-global-affairs/
Posting Type (Regular/Late): Regular
All courses are subject to final budgetary approval. For courses scheduled for delivery in person, the university may require that all or part of the course be delivered in an online format if this is necessary for reasons of public health.
Courses will be offered first to applicants with incumbency rights under the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement. The hiring proceeds next to qualified applicants with seniority and finally to qualified applicants without seniority (external hires).
*Qualifications will be assessed with reference to the following criteria:
• Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or be close to completion, in Political Science or a related discipline. They should possess scholarly expertise (e.g., research experience, publications, or other academic accomplishments) in the subject area of the course.
• Professional Qualifications and Skills: For external hires, additional professional experience and demonstrated expertise in the subject area of the course is an asset.
• Teaching Competence: For external hires, previous excellence in teaching, both generally and specifically in the subject area and the level of the course, is an asset.
• Please note that Contract Instructors are not permitted to perform part or all of their job duties from outside of Canada.
**Specifically, for PSCI 4809 A/LAWS 4510/IPAF 4800:
Qualifications will be assessed with reference to the following criteria:
• Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or be close to completion, in Political Science or a related discipline. They should possess scholarly expertise (e.g., research experience, publications, or other academic accomplishments) in the subject area of the course.
• Professional Qualifications and Skills: For external hires, additional professional experience and demonstrated expertise in the subject area of the course is an asset.
• Teaching Competence: For external hires, previous excellence in teaching, both generally and specifically in the subject area and the level of the course, is an asset.
• Please note that Contract Instructors are not permitted to perform part or all of their job duties from outside of Canada.
Fall 2026
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| Academic Term | Course Code | Course Title | Course Description | Course Credit Value | Anticipated Modality | Anticipated Course Enrolment | Anticipated TA support[1] | Required qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | FYSM 1611 A | One Term Seminar in Political Science | One-term seminar on selected topics in politics and governance. Topics offered may vary from year to year and will be announced in advance of the registration period by the Department of Political Science. Precludes additional credit for FYSM 1602. | 0.5 credit | In Person | 30 | No | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | FYSM 1611 O | Inuit-Canada relations | One-term seminar on selected topics in politics and governance. Topics offered may vary from year to year and will be announced in advance of the registration period by the Department of Political Science. Precludes additional credit for FYSM 1602. Prerequisite(s): normally restricted to students entering the first year of a B.A., B.Cog.Sc., B.Co.M.S., B.Econ. or B.G.In.S. program. Seminar three hours a week.n | 0.5 credit | In Person Offered for the Nunavut Sivuniksavut program | 10 | No | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 1200 A | Politics in the World | “Compares politics in selected states and world regions, including political institutions and cultures, development, public policy making, and gender. Global issues and international relations among states, international organizations, and other actors. Basic research and academic writing skills. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 1000 (no longer offered), PSCI 1002, GPOL 1000 (no longer offered) and GPOL 1500 (no longer offered). Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.” | 0.5 credit | In Person | 250 | 5 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 2101 A | Comparative Politics of the Global North | Domestic politics in states of the Global North. Comparison of political and economic regimes, political institutions, actors, political processes and cultures, and patterns of public policy making. Prerequisite(s): second-year standing. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. | 0.5 credit | Online | 120 | 2 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 2701 A | How to Do Research in Pol Sci | “This course focuses on key elements of the research process, including how to ask questions and find answers using ethically informed research design. Students learn to develop a research proposal, and how to critically analyze and write evidence-informed arguments. Prerequisite(s): second-year standing. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.” | 0.5 credit | In Person | 120 | 2 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 2702 A | A Statistical Toolkit Pol Sci | The interpretation and application of statistical techniques for data analysis in the study of politics. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for ENST 2006, GEOG 2006. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 2701 or permission of the Department. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. | 0.5 credit | Online | 125 | 2 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 4318 A /PSCI 5308 A | Concepts of Political Community I | Critical survey of concepts of political community, including the common good, justice, citizenship, leadership, democracy, and legitimacy, from ancient, modern, and contemporary political theory. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the Department. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as PSCI 5308, for which additional credit is precluded. Seminar three hours a week. | 0.5 credit | Online Evening | 18 | No | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 4806 A | NATO and World Order | NATO as a political and military alliance. NATO and 21st century threats. Security roles for the E.U. Broader translatlantic security issues. Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year Honours standing and one of PSCI 2601, PSCI 3603, or PSCI 3607, or permission of the Department. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as PSCI 5803., for which additional credit is precluded. Seminars three hours a week.Seminar three hours a week. | 0.5 credit | In person | 25 | No | *See above |
| Fall 2026 | PSCI 4809 A/ LAWS 4510/ IPAF 4800 | AI and Public Policy | A seminar on a selected contemporary topic in Political Science. Topic may vary from year to year and will be announced in advance of the registration period by the Department of Political Science. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the Department. Seminar three hours a week. | 0.5 credit | In person | 25 | No | **See above |
Winter 2027
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| Academic Term | Course Code | Course Title | Course Description | Course Credit Value | Anticipated Modality | Anticipated Course Enrolment | Anticipated TA support[1] | Required qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | PSCI 1100 B
| Democracy in Theory & Practice | Introduction to modern political ideas such as liberty, equality, the rule of law, representation, participation (including gender aspects), the impact of these ideas on political and policy making institutions in Canada; other countries may be examined. Basic research and academic writing skills. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 1000 (no longer offered) , PSCI 1001 (no longer offered), and PSCI 1003 (no longer offered). Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. | 0.5 credit | In Person | 240 | 4 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Winter 2027 | PSCI 1200 B
| Politics in the World | Compares politics in selected states and world regions, including political institutions and cultures, development, public policy making, and gender. Global issues and international relations among states, international organizations, and other actors. Basic research and academic writing skills. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 1000 (no longer offered), PSCI 1002, GPOL 1000 (no longer offered) and GPOL 1500 (no longer offered). Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. | 0.5 credit | Online | 250 | 5 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Winter 2027 | PSCI 1501 A | Politics of Migration | Introduction to concepts and theories that help explain the complex phenomenon of human migration, including the social and political relevance of different types of migration to Canada and in other regions and the political responses to migration and mobility today. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. | 0.5 credit | In Person | 120 | 2 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Winter 2027 | PSCI 3606 A | Canadian Foreign Policy | The traditions, domestic influences, objectives, capabilities, and decision-making processes, and analysis of selected contemporary issues. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and one of PSCI 2002, PSCI 2003, PSCI 2601 or PSCI 2602. Lectures three hours a week. | 0.5 credit | Online | 60 | 1 TA @130 hours | *See above |
| Winter 2027 | PSCI 3805 A | Politics of Race | The meaning, sources and practice of racialism, as well as efforts to combat it, in a comparative context. Case studies will include South Africa, the United States, and Canada. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): third-year standing. Lectures three hours a week. | 0.5 credit | Online | 60 | 1 TA @130 hours | *See above |
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.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses
Half Credit 0.5 Course: $9,255
Full Credit 1.0 Course: $18,508
Application Procedures and Deadline:
Applications must be received electronically from the following link: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-public-and-global-affairs/
Applications are due on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
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. NOTE that when applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:
The following courses have been assigned to a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow. These courses are not open for applications, but the department will contact the most senior incumbent to review their rights under Article 17.6 of the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement:
Winter 2027 – PSCI 4603 Analysis of IPE
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 Labour Relations webpage on the Carleton University Human Resources website (https://carleton.ca/hr/labour-relations/academic-staff-agreements/) and the CUPE 4600-2 website (http://4600.cupe.ca/).
[1] *Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course.