Assistant Professor, Library (10 month Limited Term)

 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 .

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 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.

The University Library invites applicants for a 10-month limited term faculty position,  from August 15, 2024 - June 15, 2025.

The candidate will be engaged 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.

• Participate in the development and delivery of the departmental information literacy program, and contribute to collaborative teaching, scholarly communications, collection development and assessment activities.
• Teach information literacy in a variety of disciplines which may include General Education, Policy Studies, Political Science, Economics, Earth and Environmental Science.
• Assess the teaching, learning and research needs of Mount Royal students and instructors to inform library collection development. Engage in collection assessment and development in assigned areas such as Policy Studies, Political Science, Economics, Earth and Environmental Science. 
• Provide one-to-one teaching, reference and research consultation, and other library support, to students, faculty, staff, and community members. 
• Engage in other project work as assigned.

• 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 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, [email protected]

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.

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 2023/24 academic year are:

Salary: Assistant Professor: $73,743  to $112,464

Closing Date:  April 2, 2024

When applying, please include the following as a single PDF document:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) that pays particular attention to the responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job description.

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

Shortlisted candidates will be asked for three references, including two supervisory references.