Assistant Professor - Library Science

School of Information Studies (ÉSIS)

Assistant Professor - Library Science

The School of Information Studies (ÉSIS) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa is inviting applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Library Science, beginning July 1st, 2027. The successful candidate will play a vital role in a well-established, bilingual (French-English) program that is internationally accredited and currently serves approximately 100 students. Applicants should possess relevant teaching experience connected to the School's Master's program in Information Studies, along with demonstrated expertise in library and information science or in specific research areas, including information resource discovery; library administration, human resources, and operations; marketing and promotion of information organizations; library collection management; information seeking behavior; community engagement; anti-racism in information studies; and, access and services for diverse populations.

ÉSIS is one of only eight information science schools in Canada accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). The School offers a Master in Information Studies program (coursework, co-op, and thesis options) available on a full-time or part-time basis, a Graduate Diploma in Information Management, and participates in an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Digital Transformation and Innovation. Graduates of the program find employment in public, academic, and specialized libraries, including institutions such as the Library of Parliament and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as in government information management and archives.

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture, and quality of life in Canada's capital.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Start Date: July 1st, 2027

Work Location: School of Information Studies, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier E., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Terms: New Tenure-Track position

Salary: $99,377 (according to the scale in effect as of May 1, 2025)

Benefits Package: The University of Ottawa provides an extensive benefits package, which includes long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, supplementary health benefits, a pension plan, optional life insurance, and reimbursement for relocation expenses.

Duties

Faculty members are expected to engage in various activities, which include: a) teaching; b) conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; c) contributing to the university community through service; d) overseeing graduate students. A dedication to advancing the discipline and enhancing the academic unit, including graduate programs, is required. Therefore, the ideal candidate should have a well-established research initiative that either includes securing grants from funding bodies or possesses a clear strategy for developing an active research program.

The selected candidate will be tasked with teaching graduate courses in both French and English.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in Information Science or a related discipline by July 1, 2027, along with a Master in Information Studies from an American Library Association-accredited institution.
• Ability to develop an active and innovative research program, peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scholarly conferences.
• Ability to attract external funding.
• Prior teaching experience at a higher education institution.
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills in French or English. French-English bilingualism is an asset. Active knowledge of Canada's two official languages (French and English) is a requirement for tenure.
• Ability to recruit and mentor graduate students.
• Experience as a professional librarian is an asset.

Application Process

Deadline: Applications received by October 16, 2026 will be fully considered; however, the position will remain open until it is filled.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Ottawa's career portal, and only complete submissions will be evaluated.

Please submit the following documents in a single PDF: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, two recent peer-reviewed publications, a statement of research interests, and a sample course outline.

After an initial screening of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their research and conduct a teaching demonstration for the School's faculty and students. Candidates must also provide three confidential letters of recommendation, which should be sent directly by their referees.

Contact for inquiries: Hélène Carrier, Director, School of Information Studies, University of Ottawa, email: Dir.ESIS.Dir@uottawa.ca

To learn more about the School, please visit: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-arts/sciences-information

Equity and Inclusion

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.