About the Library

Housed in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the University Library fosters intellectual curiosity and exploration. The Library’s information literacy program is embedded across the disciplines and is designed to help students of all backgrounds and abilities find, evaluate, create and share information, ethically and skillfully.  Library faculty work collaboratively to build collections, support research and scholarship, and provide support to students for their information needs. The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections and a number of technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces, including information literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms, and a range of visualization, simulation, and immersive spaces. The Library team comprises approximately 60 FTE employees, including 15 FTE faculty. The Library values a healthy, inclusive workplace and encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork.  Our approach is rooted in evidence-based decision-making through continuous learning and ongoing assessment of our initiatives and services. Acknowledging the historical exclusion of voices, perspectives and knowledge in libraries, we are actively working toward  Indigenous reconciliation, and advancing diversity, equity, justice and inclusion in our work.

About the Role

The University Library invites applicants for a 12-month limited-term faculty position, from August 15, 2025- August 14, 2026. Limited-term positions normally hold the rank of Assistant Professor, and this role will be appointed to the Teaching-Service (TS) work pattern.

The candidate will engage in a range of teaching and teaching-related activities, including information literacy instruction, collections and reference work, as well as in the planning, development and delivery of library initiatives that support the teaching, learning, and scholarly work of MRU students, staff, faculty, and community. Engagement and relationship-building with students, staff, and faculty across the library and MRU campus is a significant component of this work.

Responsibilities

• Teach information literacy in a variety of academic disciplines and programs.

• Assess the teaching, learning and research needs of Mount Royal students and instructors to inform library collection development. Engage in collection assessment and development activities.

• Provide one-to-one teaching, reference and research consultations, and other library support, to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Engage in other project work as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master of Library/Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent is
  required.

• Recent experience teaching information literacy in an academic or similar setting, and a demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of academic disciplines.

• Recent experience developing effective teaching and learning materials.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary information literacy theory and pedagogy.

• Demonstrated understanding of collection development and publishing practices within an academic setting.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment, commitment to finding cooperative solutions, and flexibility in changing circumstances.

• A strong service orientation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with educators, learners, and researchers from a wide variety of disciplines.

For further information, contact Alice Swabey, Chair, University Library, aswabey@mtroyal.ca