About the role

Remote term instructor teaching asynchronous graduate MLIS courses at the University of Alberta. Revising curriculum, evaluating students, and applying innovative online pedagogy in Canvas.

Responsibilities

Revise and teach individual asynchronous online courses in the MLIS program
Teach professional, graduate-level adult learners using appropriate online pedagogy in an asynchronous Canvas environment
Evaluate student success in a timely manner
Apply innovative teaching methodologies
Integrate advances in educational technology
Align course content with MLIS Program Level Outcomes and 2023 ALA accreditation standards
Teach courses including LIS 530: Technology, Information, and Society and LIS 593: Introduction to Archival Studies

MLIS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program
Other graduate-level qualifications in the area of instruction may be considered, such as Archival Studies or Digital Humanities
Five years of full-time, relevant, professional experience, such as professional librarian or archivist experience
Demonstrated currency and expertise in the course subject area through employment, publications, presentations, or similar evidence
Current teaching experience in an online postsecondary environment at the graduate level is preferred
Experience with Canvas and/or other learning management systems is preferred
Ability and willingness to work in a collegial environment
Application must include a CV, cover letter, recent quantitative and qualitative teaching evaluations, a 1–2 page teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three current, relevant academic and/or professional references

Part-time, 0.25 FTE term appointment ending April 30, 2027
Remote work arrangement
Inclusive and accessible hiring process with interview accommodations available
Collaborative and supportive academic community
Opportunity to teach in Canada's longest-running, fully online graduate LIS program