Contract Instructor (CI) Opportunities in the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 Terms

The School of Computer Science invites applications from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach courses that will be offered during the Fall 2026 and/or Winter 2027 Terms.

Posting Information:

Posting Date	May 1, 2026
Application Deadline	June 1, 2026
Application Page	https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-science/
Posting Type (Regular/Late):	Regular
Faculty of Science Academic Opportunities	https://science.carleton.ca/faculty-staff/academic-opportunities/

Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date CV that includes a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University. Applicants must also provide evidence of teaching competence, such as previous teaching evaluations from Carleton University or another post-secondary institution, as well as contact information for two references; and a Contract Instructor Application Form.

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 Course: $9,255
Full Credit Course: $18,508

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Course Information:

Academic Term	Course Code	Course Title	Course Description	Course Credit Value	Anticipated Modality	Anticipated Course Enrolment	Anticipated TA Support	Required qualifications
Fall 2026	COMP 2402 B & C	Abstract Data Types and Algorithms	COMP 2402 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	170	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Fall 2026	COMP 3005 A & B	Database Management Systems	COMP 3005 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	210	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Fall 2026	COMP 3008 A	Human-Computer Interaction	COMP 3008 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	165	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human‑Computer Interaction, or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Fall 2026	COMP 4900 A	Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Real-Time Operating Systems	Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Real-time systems covers the basics of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). The course focuses on the primary principles of RTOS. Topics include RTOS architecture, inter process communication, determinism, real-time scheduling, interrupt latency, fast context switching, time and space partitioning in hard real-time environments.	0.5 credit	In-person	120	Lecture: 1 TA @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is required.
Winter 2027	COMP 1006/ 1406 A	Introduction to Computer Science II	COMP 1006/1406 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	150	Lecture: 1 TA @ 130 hrs each Tutorials: 1 TA @ 65 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 2402 A & B	Abstract Data Types and Algorithms	COMP 2402 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	110	Lecture: 1 TA @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 2404 B	Introduction to Software Engineering	COMP 2404 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	156	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each Tutorials: 1 TA @ 65 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 2406 B	Fundamentals of Web Applications	COMP 2406 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	225	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each Tutorials: 1 TA @ 98 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 3000 B	Operating Systems	COMP 3000 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	180	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each Tutorials: 1 TA @ 98 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 3203 A	Principles of Computer Networks	COMP 3203 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	160	Lecture: 2 TAs @ 130 hrs each Tutorials: 1 TA @ 65 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 4602 A	Social Networking	COMP 4602 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	85	Lecture: 1 TA @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.
Winter 2027	COMP 4900 E	Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Real-Time Operating Systems	Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Real-time systems covers the basics of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). The course focuses on the primary principles of RTOS. Topics include RTOS architecture, inter process communication, determinism, real-time scheduling, interrupt latency, fast context switching, time and space partitioning in hard real-time environments.	0.5 credit	In-person	100	Lecture: 1 TA @ 130 hrs each	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is required.
Winter 2027	HCIN 5100 A	Fundamentals of HCI Design and Evaluation	HCIN 5100 Description	0.5 credit	In-person	30	0 TA	Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human‑Computer Interaction, or equivalent qualifications. Previous teaching experience in the subject area is not required but will be considered an asset.

Note to Applicants:

As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants who meet the incumbency criterion. The current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found on Carleton University’s Academic Staff Agreements webpage. If you are an incumbent for a course, you are not required to (re)submit documentation beyond an updated CV.

AI Application Screening will not be used in the School of Computer Science.

General Guideline for TA support:

Class size <50 = 0 TAs
Class size 50 to <150 = 1 TA @ 130 hours each
Class size 150 to <250 = 2 TAs @ 130 hours each
Class size 250 and greater = 3 TAs @ 130 hours each

Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:

The following courses have been assigned to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or visiting scholars. These courses are not open for applications if you are an incumbent for a course below you may contact the school to review the rights under article 17.6 of the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement.

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