Term Instructor

**Department** Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

**Posted date** July 17, 2025

**Closing date** July 31, 2025

**Position Type** Part Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
**_This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)._**

This position is part-time and has an end date of December 31, 2025. The salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

This position is for teaching one section of an elective course in the ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) program in the Fall 2025 term (September 2, 2025 - December 31, 2025). The course is offered asynchronously online.

**Location -** This is a remote work-from-home position.

**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, Métis, 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. **Learn more**.**

**About the Faculty of Education**

Part of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities 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.

**Position**

**LIS 540 - Indigenous Library and Information Studies in a Canadian Context**

An introduction to Indigenous Library and Information Studies within a Canadian context. This course will focus on Indigenous approaches to Storytelling, Traditional Knowledges, data sovereignty, social responsibility, collections and services, programming, research, and reference. This is a community-led course that encourages reciprocal relationships with local Indigenous communities. Pre/Co-requisite: LIS 501 or consent of instructor.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- MLIS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program. Other graduate-level qualifications in the area of instruction will be considered (e.g., Native Studies).
- Demonstrated commitment to the School, Faculty, and University’s Indigenous initiatives and the publicly stated outcomes of access, community, and belonging, especially as they relate to professional, graduate-level teaching and learning.
- Five years of full-time, relevant, professional experience (e.g., at the level of professional librarian or other).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently but also to contribute to a collegial environment.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Current teaching experience in the online post-secondary environment at the graduate level is an asset.
- Experience with _Canvas _and/or other learning management systems is an asset.

**How to**

Please submit a single PDF consisting of the following.
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Recent teaching evaluations
- Brief statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information for three current, relevant academic and/or professional references

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

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