Assistant Professor - Library Science

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

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About The Position

The School of Information Studies (ESIS) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa is inviting applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Library Science, beginning July 1st, 2027. The successful candidate will play a vital role in a well-established, bilingual (French-English) program that is internationally accredited and currently serves approximately 100 students. Applicants should possess relevant teaching experience connected to the School's Master’s program in Information Studies, along with demonstrated expertise in library and information science or in specific research areas, including information resource discovery; library administration, human resources, and operations; marketing and promotion of information organizations; library collection management; information seeking behavior; community engagement; anti-racism in information studies; and, access and services for diverse populations. ÉSIS is one of only eight information science schools in Canada accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). The School offers a Master in Information Studies program (coursework, co-op, and thesis options) available on a full-time or part-time basis, a Graduate Diploma in Information Management, and participates in an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Digital Transformation and Innovation. Graduates of the program find employment in public, academic, and specialized libraries, including institutions such as the Library of Parliament and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as in government information management and archives. The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture, and quality of life in Canada’s capital.

Requirements

Hold a Ph.D. in Information Science or a related discipline by July 1, 2027.
Hold a Master in Information Studies from an American Library Association-accredited institution.
Ability to develop an active and innovative research program, peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scholarly conferences.
Ability to attract external funding.
Prior teaching experience at a higher education institution.
Excellent communication skills in French or English.
Ability to recruit and mentor graduate students.

Nice To Haves

French-English bilingualism is an asset.
Active knowledge of Canada’s two official languages (French and English) is a requirement for tenure.
Experience as a professional librarian is an asset.

Responsibilities

Teaching graduate courses in both French and English.
Conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Contributing to the university community through service.
Overseeing graduate students.
Advancing the discipline and enhancing the academic unit, including graduate programs.
Developing an active research program, including securing grants or having a clear strategy for developing an active research program.