About MRU

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and
storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until
recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place.
With gratitude and reciprocity, we acknowledge the relationships to the
land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika
Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda
Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations),
the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and
became a mid-sized university in 2009. Today, Mount Royal offers 14
bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and
certificate options. It boasts a diverse community with nearly 16,000
credit students, more than 5,500 non-credit students and about 1,700
employees.

As a student-focused undergraduate university built on
teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-calibre programs,
high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of
liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and
undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place
where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name — and where
everyone is welcome. Learn more about Mount Royal’s strategic academic
direction at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

About the University 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 find, evaluate, create and
share information, ethically and skillfully. Library faculty work
collaboratively across disciplines 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 commit to Indigenous
reconciliation, diversity, equity, justice and inclusion in our work.

About the Role

The Library invites applications for a full time
tenure-track Indigenous Engagement Librarian position, which will
commence July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank
of Assistant Professor. Individuals who hold a tenured academic
appointment at another postsecondary institution will be considered for
appointment as an Associate Professor.

Mount Royal University is committed to enhancing
relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples within our
campus community and beyond. The Indigenous Strategic Plan created in
2016 outlined a number of goals and strategies for the campus; building
on these, more recently both the Academic Plan and the University
Strategic Plan make commitments to Indigenization and decolonization.
The Library is committed to advancing the goals outlined in these plans,
and to working with colleagues across campus and with communities to
contribute to meaningful change and reconciliation.

The successful candidate will provide subject liaison
support for Indigenous Studies, including information literacy
instruction, collection development and student and faculty research
support. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the library, they
will also provide support for research and information literacy needs
within Indigenization and decolonization contexts across campus
disciplines. Understanding the importance of relationality, they will
embody strong communication and relationship building skills while
enhancing library engagement with Indigenous students, faculty, staff
and surrounding communities. Subject liaison responsibility in
additional disciplines will also be assigned, based on departmental
needs.

Faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The
teaching/scholarship/service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with
the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research
program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The
teaching/service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only.
The successful applicant for this position will have the option to
choose their preferred work pattern. There is an option to change work
patterns after tenure.

Mount Royal is committed to removing barriers and fostering
the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or
discouraged in our society. In accordance with Section 11 of the
Alberta Human Rights Act, this position is available to First Nations,
Métis and Inuit peoples only.

Qualifications and Competencies

• MLIS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent degree.
  Candidates who are near completion of their MLIS are invited to apply.

• Knowledge of information literacy theory and pedagogy, and ability to teach information literacy concepts.
• Ability to work effectively and develop strong
  professional relationships with Indigenous students, faculty, and
  communities, as well as other members of the university community.
• Knowledge of Indigenous librarianship, Indigenous research methodologies, ways of knowing, and pedagogical approaches.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to be flexible in changing circumstances.

Experience working in an academic library, teaching
information literacy, and/or developing library collections is an asset,
as are academic experience or qualifications in Indigenous Studies.

Career interruptions due to parental leave, family care,
extended illness, or community responsibilities will not negatively
impact the assessment of a candidate’s application.

Salary

Terms of employment, including salary and salary grid
placement for faculty positions are outlined in the Collective Agreement
between the Mount Royal Faculty Association and the Board of Governors
of Mount Royal University. The salary ranges for this position for the
2024/25 academic year are:

• Assistant Professor: $75,795 to $115,578
• Associate Professor: $89,141 to $135,951

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force
behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among
Canadian post-secondary institutions. At Mount Royal University, we
recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities;
we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and
harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a
rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits
the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and
programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal
University offers a competitive total compensation package including
health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending
accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a
membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic,
dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as
physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many
activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing,
aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the
public.