The Institute of Political Economy offers yearly employment opportunities subject to budgetary approval. These positions are typically in the capacity of Contract Instructor or Visiting Professor. All opportunities with the Institute will be posted under Employment Opportunities as positions become available.
Summer 2023 course has been cancelled.
Contract Instructor Positions Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
All applicants must apply to the IPE Director in writing identifying each course for which they wish to be considered and submit an up-to-date CV by June 15, 2023.
Please address your letter of interest to: Justin Paulson, Director, Institute of Political Economy, and send your application submissions via email to: peco@carleton.ca by June 15, 2023. Note that incumbent applicants exist for all posted positions below.
As per article 15.3 of the current CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, all applicants must apply to the Academic Department Head in writing and in relation to each course for which they wish to be considered. All applications must include an up to date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) bargaining unit at Carleton University. Applicants shall not be required to submit more than one (1) CV to each department. Other required documents must be relevant to judge qualifications and should not require applicants to provide details as to how they would shape or teach the course. When applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
All candidates must be prepared to use Brightspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, CUPortfolio and other web-based teaching platforms. The university may require all or part of courses to be delivered remotely, including online.
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 above 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 – https://carleton.ca/hr/labour-relations/academic-staff-agreements/#sect3.
Fall 2023
PECO 5002 [0.5 credit] – Political Economy of Work and Labour
Interdisciplinary survey of core concepts, contexts, and debates in the study of work and labour; critical and historical approach addressing inequalities of class, race, and disabilities; relational perspective on labour including technological change, care, political action, and the environment.
Designated Modality In Person
Anticipated Enrollment 20
Anticipated TA Support * No
*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course.
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates must hold a Masters of PhD degree, in relevant discipline.
- Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to have experience teaching social science disciplines and must be prepared to use Brightspace, Zoom and other web-based teaching platforms.
- Other Relevant Experience: professional experience in work and labour.
Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
The following courses will be offered to a single individual as this is a supervisory role where the individual will assist with placements and supervising students. Necessary qualifications include extensive experience with finding and supervising placements at the MA level and knowledge of the ecosystem of work and labour organizations in Ottawa.
PECO 5904 [0.5 credit] – Placement in Political Economy
Course participants earn credit by contributing to organizations engaged in research, policy, and advocacy activities related to IPE. Students will have opportunities to participate in and contribute to the mission of their placement organizations, develop professional skills, and reflect on career goals.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for PECO 5907 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute. Completion of PECO 5002 and completion or concurrent registration in PECO 5503/5504 for Work and Labour students. For all other IPE students, completion of PECO 5000 and at least one elective.
PECO 5905 [0.5 credit] – Reflective Practice in Work and Labour
This course is designed for students already engaged as staff or active volunteers in unions or other work- and labour-focused community organizations. Written work and discussion offers a space to reflect on questions of strategy, organization, and analysis relevant to their organization’s mission.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for PECO 5906 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PECO 5002 and completion of or concurrent registration in PECO 5503 or 5504 and permission of the Institute.
unscheduled
Designated Modality Virtual with some possible in person meeting or phone calls.
Anticipated Enrollment 10
Anticipated TA Support * No
*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course.
- Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates must hold a Masters of PhD degree.
- Teaching Competence: Candidates are required to have experience teaching social science disciplines and must be prepared to use Brightspace, Zoom and other web-based teaching platforms.
- Other Relevant Experience: professional experience in work and labour