The Department of Physics invites applications from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach Physics courses that will be offered during the Fall/Winter 2026/2027 term. The specific courses are listed below.
Course Posting Template (CUPE 4600 Unit 2)
Posting Date: May 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026
Application Page: Science Application link
Candidates are required to hold a MSc. or higher degree in Physics, or related field, and demonstrate teaching competence in a relevant area, preferably at the university level.
As per Article 15.3 of the current CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applicants are required to submit an up to date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University.
NOTE: If you are an incumbent for a course, you are not required to (re)submit documentation beyond an updated CV.
Applications should be submitted by May 31, 2026 to: https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-facul…
All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Contract Instructor Salaries for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses:
• Half Credit Course: $9,255
• Full Credit Course: $18,508
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
Please click on the link of each individual course to take you to the job posting details, which also includes the application link.
Fall Term 2026
- PHYS 1004A — Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
- PHYS 1007B / 1107 — Elementary University Physics I (at least one session)
- PHYS 1905V — Planetary Astronomy (online course with in person final exam)
- PHYS 5207 — Radiobiology
Winter Term 2027
- BIT 1002 — Physics for Information Technology I
- BIT 1007 — Physics for NET
- PHYS 1004 — Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion (at least one session)
- PHYS 2903V — Physics Towards the Future (online course with in person final exam)
- PHYS 3606 / 3608 — Modern Physics II / Modern Applied Physics
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.
Application Procedures and Deadlines:
Applications, including a cover letter, up-to-date CV, teaching statement, teaching evaluations (if available), and a complete listing of all courses taught within CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University, should be submitted by May 31, 2026 using the online application form:
https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-science/
When applying to courses for which they have incumbency, applicants need only to submit their updated CV. Incumbents also need to use the online application form when applying for a position:
https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-science/
All courses are subject to budgetary approval and the University reserves the right to cancel any courses with insufficient registration.