The Department of Physics is seeking qualified candidates for the Summer 2026 academic session. Terms and conditions of employment are set out in the Collective Agreement between Carleton University and CUPE 4600 Unit 2.
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Physics and have previous experience in teaching university physics at an advanced level.
The postings can be found here: Phys 1004, Phys 1007, Phys 1008, Phys 1901, Phys 1902, Phys 1905, Phys 2903
Procedure for Application and Deadline for Application:
15.3 (a) All applicants must apply to the Academic Department Head in writing and in relation to each course for which they wish to be considered. All applications must include an up-to-date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) bargaining unit at Carleton University. Applicants shall not be required to submit more than one (1) CV to each department. Other required documents must be relevant to judge qualifications and should not require applicants to provide details as to how they would shape or teach the course.
(b) When applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
Applicants should complete a Contract Instructor Application Form indicating each course for which you wish to be considered and submit the form to:
Dr. Kevin Graham, Chair, Department of Physics
c/o Temi Guoti, Administrator: temiguoti
cunet [dot] carleton [dot] ca
Deadline to apply: February 20, 2026
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed below are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University Human Resources website https://carleton.ca/hr/labour-relations/academic-staff-agreements/ and the CUPE 4600-2 website https://cupe4600.ca/.