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 Summer 2025 term.
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed below are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University website.
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 2025
COMS 1001 [0.5 credit]
Foundations in Communication and Media Studies
An exploration of past and present media, patterns of change, and key approaches to their study.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for COMS 1000, COMM 1101.
Lecture and discussion groups.
Modality: Online with a projected enrolment of 75 and anticipated TA support.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of 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: Friday, January 10, 2024 at 12:00pm
Please submit a cv and cover letter listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Professor Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca
COMS 2003 [0.5 credit]
Theoretical Foundations in Communication and Media Studies
The development of communication theory in the context of major social, economic and cultural periods and events. Emphasis on the central debates and traditions that have shaped and defined the field.
Precludes additional credit for COMM 2101 (no longer offered) and COMM 2100 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 and COMS 1002, or JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002, and second-year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures and discussion groups three hours a week
Modality: Online with a projected enrolment of 55 and anticipated TA support.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of 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: Friday, January 10, 2024 at 12:00pm
Please submit a cv and cover letter listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Professor Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca
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
Precludes additional credit for COMM 2000 (no longer offered), COMM 2001 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): COMS 1001 and COMS 1002, and second year standing in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Modality: Online with a projected enrolment of 50 and anticipated TA support.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of 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: Friday, January 10, 2024 at 12:00pm
Please submit a cv and cover letter listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Professor Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca
COMS 3001 [0.5 credit]
Quantitative Research in Communication
An introduction to basic statistical methods in media and communication studies.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for COMM 3001 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): COMS 2004 and third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies, or third-year standing in BPAPM- or BGInS-related specializations and streams, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lecture and lab three hours a week.
Modality: Online with a projected enrolment of 50 and anticipated TA support.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of 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: Friday, January 10, 2024 at 12:00pm
Please submit a cv and cover letter listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Professor Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca
COMS 3002 [0.5 credit]
Qualitative Research in Communication
An introduction to interpretive methods in media and communication studies.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for COMM 3002 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): COMS 2004 and third-year standing in Communication and Media Studies, or third-year standing in BPAPM- or BGInS-related specializations and streams, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
Modality: Online with a projected enrolment of 30 with no TA support.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of 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: Friday, January 10, 2024 at 12:00pm
Please submit a cv and cover letter listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Professor Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca
COMS 4502 [0.5 credit]
Storytelling in the Digital Age
In this workshop students learn to write compelling stories for the digital age. They engage with examples of great storytelling across print and online platforms, from magazines and newspapers to blogs and podcasts, to gain a deeper understanding of what makes some stories stand out.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B.Co.M.S. Honours and permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.
Workshop three hours a week.
Modality: In-Person with a projected enrolment of 25, no TA support.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in Communication or a related field and have particular research or employment experience in the relevant area of 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: Friday, January 10, 2024 at 12:00pm
Please submit a cv and cover letter listing other courses previously taught at Carleton to Professor Benjamin Woo, Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication – c/o krysia.kotarba@carleton.ca