ISI 6372 Information Literacy

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 272,000 - 387,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Information Literacy (ISI 6372) at the Main Campus for the 2027 Winter Semester.

Requirements include a Ph.D. or master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA-accredited institution, plus professional experience and research publications in a related field. Course schedule: Wednesdays 19:00–22:00; hourly rate: CAD $239.47.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in library and information studies from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
• Professional experience and research publications in a related field are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Information Literacy (ISI 6372) for 3 credits at Main Campus during 2027 Winter Semester.
• Deliver course content, evaluate student work, and contribute to program quality.

Skills

Professional experience

Research publications

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Library & Information Studies

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position Location: Main Campus Academic Period: 2027 Winter Semester Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts Academic Unit: École des sciences de l’information \\\ School of Information Studies

Course Title

Information Literacy

Course Code

ISI 6372

Course Description

Survey of information literacy perspectives, concepts, and principles, including past and current trends. The course provides an in-depth examination of practical and theoretical issues relating to the development and evaluation of information literacy modules and programs, using case studies of information literacy programs and services in libraries, community agencies, business, education, and other information settings.

Position Type

Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted: 2026/09/08 | Applications must be received before: 2026/10/09 | Expected Enrolment: 35 | Approval date: 2026/09/08

Number of credits: 3 | Work Hours: 39 | Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31. These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay. These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type: D | Posting type: Régulier / Regular | Language of instruction: Anglais | English | Competence in second language: N/A | Course Schedule: Mercredi | Wednesday 19:00-22:00 - -

Requirements

Ph.D. or master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA accredited institution required. Professional experience and research publications in a field related to the course.

Additional Information

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law. The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements;

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.