COMS Course Posting (CUPE 4600 Unit 2)
Posting Information
| Posting Date | November 3rd, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | November 17th, 2026 |
| Application Page | Contract Instructor Application – Faculty of Public and Global Affairs – Office of the Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning) |
| Posting Type (Regular/Late) | Late |
Course Information
| Academic Term | Winter 2027 |
| Course Code | COMS 1004 A |
| Course Title | Writing and Reading Skills for Media Studies |
| Course Description | Workshop to strengthen writing skills in communication and media studies and prepare students for coursework across the B.CoMS program. |
| Course Credit Value | 0.5 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 50 |
| Anticipated TA Support | 0 |
| Required qualifications | 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. |
| Academic Term | Winter 2027 |
| Course Code | COMS 3003 B |
| Course Title | Media and Crime |
| Course Description | A critical exploration of the mediation of crime and violence in historical and contemporary contexts. Topics may include celebrity criminals, true crime media, news, photography, courtroom TV, victimhood, and vigilante justice. |
| Course Credit Value | 0.5 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 60 |
| Anticipated TA Support | 1 |
| Required qualifications | 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. |
| Academic Term | Winter 2027 |
| Course Code | COMS 4608 A |
| Course Title | Sound Studies |
| Course Description | How hearing and listening practices have changed over time, and the role of sound technology in shaping our understanding of each other, our world, and ourselves. |
| Course Credit Value | 0.5 credit |
| Anticipated Modality | In person |
| Anticipated Course Enrolment | 30 |
| Anticipated TA Support | 0 |
| Required qualifications | 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. |
Note to Applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants who meet the incumbency criterion. The current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found on Carleton University’s Academic Staff Agreements webpage. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Using the application page link above, please submit a CV and a cover letter (max 2-pages). In your materials, please clearly note which courses you have previously taught at Carleton (if any). Your cover letter should be addressed to Liam Young, Communication and Media Studies Program Head, School of Journalism and Communication.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses:
Half Credit 0.5 Course: $9,255
Full Credit 1.0 Course: $18,508
For more information, please contact Melanie Leblanc at Melanie.Leblanc@carleton.ca.