Term Instructor - School of Library and Information Studies

University of Alberta

6d • Remote

About The Position

The School of Library and Information Studies invites applications for part-time (0.25 FTE), term-specific Academic Teaching Staff appointments in Winter 2027. The initial appointment ends April 30, 2027. This is a remote position involving instruction in an individual asynchronous online course within the ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) program. Available courses are LIS 530 – Technology, Information, and Society, and LIS 593 – Introduction to Archival Studies.

Instructors will revise and teach course content using appropriate pedagogy for online, professional, graduate-level adult learners in an asynchronous Canvas environment. Responsibilities include evaluating student success in a timely manner, applying innovative teaching methodologies, integrating advances in educational technology, and aligning instruction with MLIS Program Level Outcomes and the 2023 ALA accreditation standards.

The School fosters a collaborative, supportive academic community and seeks candidates able and willing to work collegially. Candidates with current, relevant instructional experience, particularly those from equity-deserving groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program; other graduate-level qualifications in the area of instruction may be considered (for example, Archival Studies or Digital Humanities).
• Five years of full-time, relevant professional experience, such as experience as a professional librarian or archivist.
• Demonstrated currency and expertise in the subject area of the course, evidenced by employment, publications, presentations, or similar work.
• Ability and willingness to work in a collegial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Current teaching experience in an online postsecondary environment at the graduate level.
• Experience with Canvas and/or other learning management systems.
• Current, relevant instructional experience; candidates from equity-deserving groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Revise and teach course content using appropriate pedagogy for online, professional, graduate-level adult learners in an asynchronous Canvas environment.
• Evaluate student success in a timely manner.
• Apply innovative teaching methodologies.
• Integrate advances in educational technology.
• Ensure course alignment with MLIS Program Level Outcomes and the 2023 ALA accreditation standards.
• Work in a collegial environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level