Course Lecturer - INFS 615 - Winter 2026

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Alberta is seeking a course lecturer for INFS 615 - Reference and Information Services. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in librarianship and has experience in academic libraries. This role requires effective teaching skills and strong English communication, with French as an asset. The position offers a salary of $11,479.00 and requires authorization to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a professional librarian, preferably in an academic library.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness through course evaluations.

Skills

Reference services

Collection development

Effective teaching

English communication

French knowledge

Education

Master's degree in librarianship

Job description

Course Overview:
This course will cover reference services and collection development. This includes conducting reference interviews, design and evaluation of reference and information resources and services, collection development, and resource management.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Education: The course lecturer should have successfully completed courses in librarianship at the graduate level, including the courses on reference and information services. A Master’s degree is required.
• Experience: The lecturer must have at least two years’ experience as a professional librarian, preferably in an academic library. Ideally, the candidate will have had taught a course in Reference and Information Services. Candidate should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness as shown by course evaluations.
• Other: The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Course Details:

• Course Title: INFS 615 - Reference and Information Services
• Credits: 3 credit course
• Schedule: Thursday, 11:35am - 2:25pm
• Location: LEA 109
• Salary: $11,479.00

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.