Course Lecturer - INFS 656 - Winter 2026

McGill University; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a lecturer for the INFS 656 course on Abstracting and Indexing. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in librarianship and at least two years of experience as a professional librarian. Teaching effectiveness is essential, and knowledge of French is preferred. This role is located in Quebec and offers a salary of CAD 11,479. Applications are open until October 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of courses in librarianship at the graduate level.
• At least two years’ experience as a professional librarian.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course in Abstracting and Indexing.
• Provide evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Education

Master’s degree in librarianship

Job description

Course Overview

Principles and practical methods of abstracting and indexing. Topics include pre- and post-coordinate indexing, concept analysis, vocabulary control, construction and evaluation of thesauri and of indexes for books, periodicals, and series; emphasis on the role of the computer in indexing.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Education: The course lecturer should have successfully completed courses in librarianship at the graduate level, including courses on abstracting and indexing. 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 Abstracting and Indexing. The 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 656 - Abstracting and Indexing
• Credits: 3 credit course
• Schedule: Thursday, 5:35pm - 8:25pm
• Location: Wong 1030
• Salary: $11,479.00
• Deadline to Apply: October 14, 2025

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.

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 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.