Assistant Professor

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

**Posted date** July 3, 2025

**Closing date** August 1, 2025

**Position Type** Operating Funded

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

**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, 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**.**

**Working for 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**
- 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%)

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 College’s Office of Research 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**
- 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 SLIS vision, mission, and values.
- 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**

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

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

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