Teaching Opportunities
Contract Instructor Opportunities
Fall 2026 & Winter 2027
School of Social Work, Carleton University
Pursuant to Article 16.3 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following course in the School of Social Work in the fall 2026 term.
Posting Information
Posting Date: July 13, 2026
Application Deadline: July 27, 2026
Application Page: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-public-and-global-affairs/
Posting Type (Regular/Late): Late
Course Information
All courses are subject to final budgetary approval
| Academic Term | Course Code | Course Title | Course Description | Course Credit Value | Anticipated Modality | Anticipated Course Enrolment | Anticipated TA Support* | Required Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | SOWK 4000 A | Social Work and Indigenous Peoples | Social work in partnership with Indigenous peoples in Canada; impact of the past on current relationships; rebuilding through dialogue and respect; understanding Indigenous social work. | 0.5 credit | In-person | 60 | 1 TA @ 130 hours | See below |
*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course.
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.
Carleton University is committed to employment equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our campus, including women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
Applicants requiring accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Unit Chair or Director to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 Courses
Half Credit Course: $9,255
Full Credit Course: $18,508
Required Qualifications
SOWK 4000 Social Work and Indigenous Peoples
Required Academic Qualifications and Skills: Candidates must hold an MSW (or related) degree.
Required Professional Qualifications and Skills: Minimum three years post-MSW experience working in social work practice. Expertise in social work with Indigenous peoples.
Teaching Competence: Preference given to candidates who have experience teaching courses on social work by and with Indigenous peoples. Candidates must be prepared to use Brightspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other web-based teaching and learning platforms.
Other Relevant Experience: Candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of the history of social work with Indigenous peoples, the impact of the Indian Act, treaties, and residential schools, and their implications for social work, including truth and reconciliation.