Teaching & Research Librarian

Position Title: Teaching & Research Librarian
Position Code: 25-LTA-LIB-O
Bargaining Unit: CUFA
Status: Limited Term Appointment
Date posted: June 17, 2025
Application deadline: July 7, 2025, 9:00am (EST)

Position Description

The Teaching & Research Librarian is a member of the Library’s professional team, reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Research & Graduate Studies. The incumbent provides support for teaching, learning, and research activities in engineering and computer science in order to enable and facilitate exploration, knowledge creation, and learning. Key areas of engagement include information/digital literacy, research consultations, open scholarship, research data management, and collection development. The incumbent may also be assigned responsibilities related to a functional area in the Library, individually or as part of a team.

The Teaching & Research Librarian contributes substantively to a variety of Library and University strategic initiatives and projects through committees, working groups, and project teams.

This is a two (2)-year full-time limited term appointment in the Library. Librarians are members of the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA).

Responsibilities

• Continually develops knowledge of information resources, environments, methods and tools relevant to academic libraries generally, and in engineering and computer science specifically, to proactively engage with and support students, faculty and researchers.
• Integrates principles of open scholarship and critical information literacy in all areas of professional practice to foster a richer, more equitable, and inclusive information
  ecosystem.
• Advises and collaborates with faculty, students and colleagues to facilitate research activities, digital scholarship, data management and scholarly outputs in the disciplinary context of engineering and computer science.
• Provides research help and consultations regarding the discovery and use of information resources generally, and within engineering and computer science specifically.
• Continually develops knowledge of teaching and learning practices in higher education generally, and in the disciplinary context of engineering and computer science.
• Prepares and delivers curricular and co-curricular instruction for classroom, library and online learning environments; co-creates activities/assignments with course instructors to deepen critical information and digital literacy; creates learning materials/modules.
• Participates in collection evaluation, development and management, in consultation with faculty, librarians, and Collection Services librarians.
• Participates on working groups, project teams and committees to contribute to the development of Library and University strategic initiatives and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Professional Expertise

• A graduate degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association, or approved equivalent education and training acceptable for membership in the Corporation of Professional Librarians of Québec.
• Knowledge of major information resources and sources used in academic libraries, particularly in the fields of engineering and computer science.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective instructional activities and materials, for in-person and online learning.
• Knowledge of critical information literacy concepts including but not limited to inequity, bias, power, and privacy in information environments.
• Knowledge of scholarly communication models and practices including open access, open educational resources (OER), institutional repositories, researcher profiles, and research data management.
• Familiarity with research communication and collaboration tools, as well as digital scholarship methods and tools (e.g. data analysis, data visualization, text mining)
• Familiarity with collections development concepts and methods in academic libraries.
• Familiarity with trends, practices and technologies for academic library services.

General Competencies

• Strong motivation, aptitude and interest to establish student and faculty success as the centre of their professional practice.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, share expertise, work in teams, and negotiate solutions with diverse groups.
• Curiosity, drive and flexibility so as to discover and try new things, in support of Library and University strategic directions.
• Understanding of and commitment to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required.
• Professional level of oral French and basic written French are preferred.

Salary and Benefits

As of June 1, 2025, the salary for an initial limited term appointment is $71,865.00 per annum. The position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must supply the following in one (1) single PDF attachment:
• a letter of interest;
• curriculum vitae, which must include the required statement of your status as either a Permanent Resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen (see Immigration Status below);
• the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Electronic applications should be submitted by 9:00 a.m. (EST) on July 7, 2025 to Sandra Biron, Senior Library Personnel Assistant: employment.library@concordia.ca. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews are planned for Aug 4, 5 and 6, 2025.

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to contribute in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to:
• teaching about underrepresented populations
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
• committee work
• offering or organizing educational programming
• participation in training and workshops

Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process.

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Adaptive Measures

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, the equity office at: equity@concordia.ca.

Information about the Library

Concordia University Library provides collections and services fundamental to academic success, creation, the advancement of knowledge, and lifelong learning. With a team of 120 librarians, professionals, and support staff who put student and faculty success at the centre of their practice, the Library collaborates to achieve the goals outlined in our strategic plan and in the University’s strategic framework and directions.

Information about Concordia

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.

“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.

Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.

Information about Montreal

Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.

The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.

Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.

The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.

Territorial acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.