Post-secondary education in Canada is organized provincially and, in Ontario, it is under the authority of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Universities offer three- and four-year undergraduate degrees (Bachelors), post-graduate (Masters, PhD) and professional programs (diplomas) while Colleges offer certificate programs that are one year or less, two to three-year diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. Both universities and colleges have Faculties (for example, Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design, Science, Business) that are further divided into specific Departments (which may be called Schools, Institutes, or Centres).<\/p>\n
For the most part, Canadian universities are unionized and Collective Agreements provide further details on requirements for the appointment process, including advertising as well as consideration of seniority and incumbency. In addition, universities may have additional policies on academic hiring.\u00a0 These documents are all publicly available so you can learn more about the hiring process yourself.<\/p>\n
These policies outline the collegial process, including the role of the Departmental Hiring Committee, the Dean, and the Provost.\u00a0 Typically, the Provost is the Chief Academic Officer and responsible for all academic hiring, including full-time positions and part-time positions.<\/p>\n
These policies and Collective Agreements also have rules regarding seniority, incumbency, and external hires.\u00a0 Often hiring for contract instructors is handled within the Department and approved by the Dean.<\/p>\n
In general, full-time positions<\/strong> are posted in the fall and hiring decisions are made in the spring.\u00a0 However, full-time positions may be posted at any time of year.<\/p>\n Part-time jobs<\/strong> are generally advertised on individual Department websites.\u00a0 However, the University may also have a central webpage where all positions are advertised.\u00a0 Different universities and colleges may have different Collective Agreement requirement.\u00a0 For example, at some Universities, part-time positions are advertised in May for the Fall\/Winter session or in December for the Summer term.\u00a0 However, positions may be advertised off cycle for emergency hires.<\/p>\n Honorary Ranks<\/strong> are typically initiated by the Department directly.<\/p>\n Visiting Professors\/Scholars\/Appointments in Residence<\/strong> may be advertised in the same places as full-time or part-time jobs any time of year.<\/p>\n For all positions, you may wish to contact the Department directly and speak to the Chair or Hiring Committee Chair about academic or honorary positions.\u00a0 The Chair or designate can usually tell you more about when positions are advertised, what types of positions they anticipate, and what qualifications are required.<\/p>\n In general, full-time positions<\/strong> are posted in the fall and hiring decisions are made in the spring.\u00a0 However, full-time positions may be posted at any time of year.\u00a0 At Carleton, all full-time academic jobs are posted on the Deputy Provost’s site.<\/a><\/p>\n Part-time jobs<\/strong> are generally advertised on individual Department websites.\u00a0 However, the University may also have a central webpage where all positions are advertised.\u00a0 Different universities and colleges may have different Collective Agreement requirement.\u00a0 For example, at Carleton University, part-time positions are advertised in May for the Fall\/Winter session or in December for the Summer term.\u00a0 However, positions may be advertised off cycle for emergency hires. At Carleton, all part-time academic jobs are posted on the Provost site<\/a>.<\/p>\n Administrative jobs are posted on the Human Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most applications require a covering letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and, for research positions, a statement of research interests as well as the names of three referees (references).\u00a0 In addition, samples of publications, writing, and\/or teaching experience may also be requested.\u00a0 Specific instructions are included in the job advertisement.<\/p>\n Private Schools (website search), CEGEP (Quebec)<\/p>\n Finally, just a quick reminder about where to find more information about social services and resources, including connections to community, provincial, and federal services.<\/p>\n Catholic Centre for Immigrants<\/a> –\u00a0can assess your needs and refer you to special services in the community, including housing, language training, obtaining Canadian documentation, finding work, schools, government and community services, social benefits, and health care.<\/p>\n Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization<\/a>\u00a0– provides assistance for newcomers including: settlement and integration, employment, clinical counselling, school supports, language instruction, and youth program<\/p>\nAbout Positions at Carleton University<\/h2>\n
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