Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)

University of Alberta

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)

University of Alberta

Competition 2473

Department

Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

Closing date

August 1, 2025

Position Type

Operating Funded

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf, and offers a comprehensivehttps://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/.

About Edmonton

With a population of approximately 1.5 million people, Edmonton is the sixth largest metropolitan area in Canada and has the second largest Indigenous population and the fourth largest Black population of any Canadian city. The Canadian prairies are the second most densely populated Black region in Canada. Moreover, Black people as a demographic are growing faster in Alberta than in any other region, apart from central Canada. Nearly 10% of Edmonton's population is of South Asian origin and 16% of East and Southeast Asian origin, with growing numbers of Edmontonians of Filipino, Latin American and Middle Eastern origins. The Edmonton public school system offers bilingual education for children in French, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and American Sign Language. amiskwaciy Academy offers Cree as a high school credit and has started an Aboriginal study course in junior high school. At least two high schools, Amiskwaciy Academy and Victoria School of the Arts offer Cree and Blackfoot as a high school credit and has started an Indigenous Ways of Knowing program in junior high school.

Working for the Faculty of Education

Part of the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities/index.html and consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada, the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders. Central to our Faculty's guiding principles is the Cree concept of mâmawohkamâtowin - a way of being that collectively orients our work in ethical, caring, cooperative and compassionate ways to serve our students.

About the School of Library & Information Studies

The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) has proudly offered the only American Library Association (ALA) - accredited Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) program in the Prairie Provinces for nearly 50 years. This flagship program, situated within the Faculty of Education, has been available in both on-campus and online modalities since 2013 and holds the distinction of being Canada's longest-running, fully online graduate program in LIS. Beyond the MLIS, SLIS further enhances its offerings with the joint MA in Digital Humanities (DH)/MLIS and the combined Master of Business Administration (MBA)/MLIS degrees.

A core value of the School is its commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, encompassing support for Indigenous students and instructors alike.

For more information about the School, please visit our website at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/school-of-library-and-information-studies/index.html.

Position

The Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta invites applications from qualified candidates for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Library & Information Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to an established, successful, and internationally accredited program currently supporting approximately 270 students. The start date is negotiable to January 1, 2026.

We seek candidates who are intellectually curious, excited about rigorous research and scholarship and its applications, committed to quality teaching and learning in face-to-face and online environments, and who extend our interests in the public good and the global information professions as they are practiced in diverse communities.

Candidates must have both teaching experience relevant to the School's evolving https://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?filter%5B27%5D=LIS&filter%5B29%5D=&filter%5Bkeyword%5D=&filter%5B32%5D=1&filter%5Bcpage%5D=1&cur_cat_oid=56&expand=&navoid=17518&search_database=Filter&filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1#acalog_template_course_filter and demonstrated expertise and scholarship in or informing library and information studies in the context of one or more of the following research areas (or a clearly defined plan to develop an active program of scholarship in one or more of the areas).

• Critical information and data studies
• Indigenous scholarship in LIS (e.g., Indigenous ways of knowing in LIS; services for Indigenous library users; Indigenous data sovereignty)
• Information organization and services (e.g., metadata; digital libraries; data justice; data analytics; critical AI studies in LIS; critical making & maker spaces)
• Management, Leadership & Organizational studies (e.g., library operations; library labour; community engagement)

Duties

Teaching (40%)

The incumbent will be expected to teach, revise, and develop both foundational and a variety of elective courses within in the MLIS that are delivered on-campus and asynchronously online; integrate advances in educational technologies; apply innovative pedagogies; and ensure alignment with the ALA accreditation standards (2023). Additional instructional duties include academic advising and supporting thesis-based students in the combined MA(DH)/MLIS program.

Research and Scholarship (40%)

The incumbent will be expected to advance a program of funded research, publish research in peer-reviewed journals and other relevant sources, present at conferences, and otherwise contribute to the creation and dissemination of new knowledge in the identified field(s) of expertise and engagement. The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities/research/index.html provides various supports for faculty researchers.

Service (20%)

The incumbent will be expected to participate in service and professional development activities that advance LIS education locally, nationally, and internationally; serve on committees within the School, Faculty, and University; contribute to the ongoing development and accreditation of the MLIS program; and support the University's commitments to access, community, belonging, Reconciliation, and social justice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in LIS or a closely related field. Doctoral candidates near completion will also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one research area identified above, with a focus on innovative knowledge creation, dissemination, and engagement with relevant communities.
• Strong commitment to the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/school-of-library-and-information-studies/about/mission-statement.html.
• Ability and willingness to work in a collegial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLIS or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Prior experience teaching online is an asset.

How to Apply

Please read the application instructions carefully; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please submit the following documents online in a single file:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• One sample of published work
• Contact information for three references. Referees will be contacted and asked to supply letters only if a candidate makes the short list. Please alert potential references in advance, as the reference letter collection phase will be limited in duration.
We also welcome applications from qualified Canadian citizen academics living abroad who have teaching, research, and service experience in the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums).

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6357294

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

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