Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities:
Communication and Media Studies (COMS)
Pursuant to Article 16.3 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, subject to Article 16.2 and 16.4 through 16.7, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Communication and Media Studies courses during the 2026 Summer term.
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3-16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement can be found at the Employment Agreements webpage on the Carleton University Human Resources website (http://carleton.ca/hr/collective-agreements/) and the CUPE 4600-2 website (http://4600.cupe.ca/).
All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Some of these courses may be taught by employees who have the right to automatic reappointment. Advertisement is not a guarantee that a particular course will be offered.
Summer 2026
COMS 1001 [0.5 credit]
Foundations: Media History
An exploration of media history, patterns of change, and key approaches to their study.
| Modality | Online lecture three hours a week. Projected enrolment of 75-100 and anticipated TA support. |
| Qualifications | Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication and have research or employment experience relevant to the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level. |
| Deadline | 19 January 2026 |
| Instructions | Qualified applicants should send the following to Professor Liam Cole Young, Co-Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o Melanie.leblanc@carleton.ca:
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COMS 1002 [0.5 credit]
Foundations: Contemporary Communication and Media
An exploration of communication and media in relation to contemporary political, technological and cultural issues, with a focus on Canada.
| Modality | Online lecture three hours a week. Projected enrolment of 75-100 and anticipated TA support. |
| Qualifications | Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication and have research or employment experience relevant to the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level. |
| Deadline | 19 January 2026 |
| Instructions | Qualified applicants should send the following to Professor Liam Cole Young, Co-Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o Melanie.leblanc@carleton.ca:
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COMS 2004 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Communication Research
Introduction to the scientific method as interpreted through major traditions in Communication and Media Studies. The course addresses the relationship between theory and evidence, research design, ethics and data management.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
| Modality | Online lecture and discussion three hours a week. Projected enrolment of 50 and anticipated TA support. |
| Qualifications | Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication and have research or employment experience relevant to the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level. |
| Deadline | 19 January 2026 |
| Instructions | Qualified applicants should send the following to Professor Liam Cole Young, Co-Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o Melanie.leblanc@carleton.ca:
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COMS 3310 [0.5 credit]
Critical Perspectives of Public Relations
A critical examination of key aspects of public relations, including histories of PR, media representations of PR, gender and public relations, and the role of PR in business, politics and civil society.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
| Modality | Online lecture three hours a week. Projected enrolment of 30-40. |
| Qualifications | Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication and have research or employment experience relevant to the course for which they are applying. Priority will be given to candidates with higher research degrees and teaching experience at the university level. |
| Deadline | 19 January 2026 |
| Instructions | Qualified applicants should send the following to Professor Liam Cole Young, Co-Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o Melanie.leblanc@carleton.ca:
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