Call for Faculty Representatives to serve on Senate

The Carleton University Senate is seeking nominations from faculty members to fill 10 upcoming vacancies. Have your say in the academic governance and future of Carleton University by running for Senate.

Vacancies are outlined below:

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences – 6 vacancies
Faculty of Public & Global Affairs – 1 vacancy
Faculty of Engineering and Design – 1 vacancy
Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism – 1 vacancy
Faculty of Science – 1 vacancy

Candidates may put their names forward, or another faculty member can nominate them. All nominations must include the support of three other faculty members. Nominations and emails of support must be received by March 2, 2026. Online elections will be held during the following week for any contested positions. Uncontested positions will be acclaimed and no election will be required.

The nomination deadline is March 2, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Timeline
February 2, 2026	Call for Expressions of Interest begins
March 2, 2026	Deadline for Faculty expressions of Interest (4 p.m.)
March 10-11, 2026	Faculty Election period
March 12, 2026	Notify candidates of election outcomes/post on web
March 27, 2026	Senate Meeting – member ratifications
March 30, 2026	Announcement in Inside Senate

Application and Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete the online application and submit a statement of candidacy to be used in the event of an election. All nominations must include the support of three other faculty members. Nominations and letters of support must be received by Mar. 2, 2026

SENATE: Faculty Nomination Form 2026

"*" indicates required fields

Note that all fields marked by a red asterisk are mandatory.

Name*

First Last

Preferred pronouns

Email*

Faculty/Department*

Title/Position*

Phone*

Ext.

Statement

Please provide a brief description on why you would like to serve on Senate. In the case of election, this will appear on the Senate website.

Statement of Candidacy*

Faculty Support

All nominations must include the support of three faculty members. Please enter the names of these members and have each email a statement of support to Kathy McKinley, Assistant University Secretary at Kathy.McKinley@carleton.ca

Name of Supporting Faculty Member #1*

Name of Supporting Faculty Member #2*

Name of Supporting Faculty Member #3*

I consent to my statement of candidacy being posted on the Senate website in the event of an election.*

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Privacy Information

Personal information collected through this form will be used and disclosed by Carleton University under the authority of the Carleton University Act, 1952, and in accordance with sections 39, 41 and 42 of Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The purpose of this processing is to administer the application and nomination process for Senate positions. If you have any questions about the processing of personal information by Carleton University, please contact the Manager, Privacy & Access to Information, by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2047 or by e-mail via University_Privacy_Office@carleton.ca.

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Elections

Online elections will be held March 10-11, 2026, for any contested positions. If a position is not contested, the nominated candidate will be acclaimed and no election will be required.

Contact

Kathy McKinley
Assistant University Secretary
Kathy.McKinley@carleton.ca