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

Senate Positions – remaining vacancies

Senate Committees Positions – remaining vacancies 

Learn more about the role of a Senator.

Current and Past Calls for Nominations

Friday, August 9, 2024

Call for Nominations: Two Faculty Members for Graduate Council

Call for Nominations - Faculty Members on Senate to serve on Graduate Council This is a Call for Nominations for TWO full-time faculty members on Senate to serve on the newly created Graduate Council. The Graduate Council is responsible for developing and recommending academic regulations and policies pertaining to graduate studies at Carleton.... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Academic Staff Members – VPFA Advisory Committee Nominations

Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA). In accordance with the Appointment Guidelines for the Vice-President (Finance and Administration), the Board of Governors has asked Senate for assistance in the nomination and election of faculty members and students to serve on the Advisory... 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

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, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Any vacancies that remain after the deadline of March 31, 2024 will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, provided the nominee meets eligibility requirements.... More

Friday, February 2, 2024

Call for Nominations: Undergraduate Students

Call for Undergraduate Students Nominations for undergraduate students to serve on Senate for a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025 were accepted till March 1, 2024. However a few vacancies remain as of March 4 and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, provided the nominee meets eligibility... 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 2022/23 academic year. To be eligible, faculty must currently hold the rank of Full Professor. Eight (8) elected positions are available as follows: Two members from the Faculty of Arts and... 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

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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, 2022. Faculty committee positions are open to full-time faculty members at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor level. Vacancies are outlined below: Senate... More

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