ISI 6372 Information Literacy

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 303,000 - 338,000; Part time

Job summary

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

or master's in library and information studies, with professional experience and research publications in related areas. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in English, contributing to course development, and engaging with students in a diverse academic

Qualifications

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

Skills

Professional experience

Research publications

Education

Ph.D. or master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA accredited institution

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

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.

Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/08

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 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 and/or Comments:

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 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.