Join Carleton’s Senate

Run for a position on Senate or one of its Standing Committees and have a say in the academic governance and future advancement of Carleton University.

Click the links below for more information on available positions and eligibility requirements. 

Open Calls for Nominations

Carleton University’s Graduate Council

Senate Positions – for positions beginning July 1, 2025

Senate Committee Positions – for positions beginning July 1, 2025

Learn more about the role of a Senator.

Current and Past Calls for Nominations

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Call for Committee Nominations – Students

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for undergraduate and graduate students to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees: Senate Executive Committee 1 GR student, must be current Senator (2025-26 academic year) Senate Committee on Curriculum, Admission, and Studies Policy 1 GR student The Senate Honorary Degree... More

Friday, December 6, 2024

New Opportunities Open for Faculty on Senate Committees

The Senate Office is announcing new vacancies for faculty members on a number of Senate standing committees. The term of service is 3 years and would begin immediately upon approval by Senate. To learn more about the committee vacancies or to apply, please visit the Senate... More

Friday, August 9, 2024

Call for Nominations: Two Faculty Members for Graduate Council

This is a Call for Nominations for TWO full-time faculty members on Senate to serve on Carleton University’s Graduate Council. The Graduate Council is responsible for developing and recommending academic regulations and policies pertaining to graduate studies at Carleton. The full Terms of Reference of the Graduate Council are attached to the... More

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Call for Committee Nominations – Students

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for undergraduate and graduate students to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees. Students will serve for a one-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. After April 1, 2024, positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the nominee meets... More

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Call for Committee Nominations – Faculty members

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for faculty members to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees for the 2025-26 academic year: Senate Review Committee 1 vacancy for a faculty member from Science Senate Quality Assurance and Planning Committee (Note that the committee meets on Thursday mornings, twice per month.) 1... More

Friday, February 2, 2024

Call for Nominations: Undergraduate Students

Call for Undergraduate Students Expressions of Interest from undergraduate students to fill several vacant positions on the Senate for a one-year term, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, closed on February 28, 2025 at 4 p.m. Candidate packages will be posted for review shortly. Elections Online elections will be held March 11-12,... More

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Call for Nominations: Contract Instructor

Contract Instructor Senate Vacancy The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations to fill one vacancy for a Contract Instructor to serve on Senate. Click here to learn more about Senate and the role of a Senator. The position is open to Contract Instructors at Carleton University who satisfy the following eligibility criteria: They... More

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Graduate Academic Governance – Call for Committee Chair

The Academic Governance Committee of Senate is seeking nominations for a faculty member to serve as Chair of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Graduate Academic Governance. Senate approved the formation of this ad hoc committee at its meeting on June 2, 2023. The committee's mandate will be to assess the potential impact of... More

Monday, February 27, 2023

Call for Committee Nominations – Students

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for undergraduate and graduate students to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees. Students will serve for a one-year term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Once the deadline for nominations (March 31, 2023) has passed, positions will be filled on a first-come,... More

Monday, February 27, 2023

Call for Committee Nominations – Faculty

Nominations are currently being accepted for faculty members to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. Any vacancies that remain after the deadline of March 31, 2023 will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, provided the nominee meets eligibility requirements.... More

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Call for Nominations: Faculty members for University Promotions Committee

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for full-time CUASA faculty members to serve on the University Promotions Committee (UPC) for the 2024/25 academic year. To be eligible, faculty must currently hold the rank of Full Professor. Note that faculty members in the Teaching Stream are not eligible for the positions. Eight (8)... More

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Call for Nominations: Faculty

Call for Faculty Nominations are currently being accepted for faculty members to serve on the Senate for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2022. Faculty Senator positions are open to full-time faculty members at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor level. Vacancies are outlined below: Faculty of Arts and... More

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