Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 14,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.
Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis,” which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.
About the Library
Housed in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the University Library is an integral part of the MRU experience. The services, facilities, programming and expertise available in the Library support innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship across campus. The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections, and a range of specialized and technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces, including information literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms, and a range of visualization, simulation, and immersive spaces. Library faculty provide an extensive information literacy program to meet the needs of students, and work collaboratively across campus with faculty and areas to support teaching, learning, and scholarship. The Library team comprises approximately 60 FTE employees, including 15 FTE faculty. The Library values a healthy inclusive workplace, encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork, and provides support for professional development.
About the Role
The University Library invites applicants for a 9 month limited term faculty position, from August 15, 2022 – May 15, 2023.
The candidate will be engaged in a range of teaching and teaching-related activities, including collections and reference work, as well as in the planning, development and delivery of library initiatives that support the teaching, learning, and scholarly work of MRU students, staff, faculty, and community. Engagement and relationship building with students, staff, and faculty across the library and across campus is a significant component of this work.
Responsibilities
Teach information literacy in a variety of disciplines which may include Communications, Sociology, Criminal Justice Studies, and Social Work, as well as English as an Additional Language (EAL), and General Education
Assess the teaching, learning and research needs of Mount Royal students and instructors to inform library collection development. Engage in collection assessment and development in assigned areas such as Communications, Sociology, Criminal Justice Studies, and Social Work, as well as English as an Additional Language (EAL) and/or General Education.
Provide one-to-one teaching and personalized learning opportunities, reference and research advice, and other library support, to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Engage in additional collection development work including resource assessment and evaluation.
Engage in other project work as assigned.
Qualifications
Master of Library/Information Science degree from an ALA accredited program is
required.
Recent experience teaching information literacy in an academic or or similar setting, and a demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of academic disciplines.
Recent experience developing engaging teaching and learning materials and asynchronous learning objects.
Ability to deliver effective and engaging online synchronous information literacy lessons.
Strong knowledge of contemporary information literacy theory and pedagogy.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and an ability to engage with educators, learners and researchers from a wide variety of disciplines.
Demonstrated understanding of collection development practices within an academic setting.
For further information, contact Alice Swabey, Chair, University Library, [email protected]
What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.
At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.
Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.
Salary information is available in the Mount Royal Faculty Association Collective Agreement.
MRU supports full immunization as the best way to protect yourself and our campus community and strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19.
Closing Date: March 23, 2022
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.
A complete dossier should be submitted including cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
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