{"id":7142,"date":"2026-08-24T11:16:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=7142"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:51:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T18:51:33","slug":"mcgill-university-libraries-montreal-qc-16-associate-dean-library-technology","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/job\/mcgill-university-libraries-montreal-qc-16-associate-dean-library-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Dean, Library Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>McGill Libraries<\/strong> seek a forward-thinking, collaborative and energetic leader with a keen sense of the evolving 21st century research library, to lead and to assume overall responsibility for the portfolio of Library Technology.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Associate Dean, Library Technology<\/strong> contributes to the development of the McGill Libraries by taking responsibilityfor providing high-quality and robust information systems and technology services in support of research, teaching and learning activities. The incumbent provides strong leadership ensuring management, strategic direction and implementation of digital initiatives, discovery services, digitization, and digital preservation. Reporting to the Trenholme Dean of Libraries, the Associate Dean will focus on the development of McGill Libraries as an exemplary research library for its digital collections and information technology services. The Associate Dean serves as an active member of the Library Cabinet, sharing responsibility for strategic planning and resource allocation.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, click <a href=\"https:\/\/mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/McGill_Careers\/job\/McLennan-Library\/Associate-Dean--Library-Technology_JR0000072170\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation<\/strong><br \/>$96,000 to $150,000. Salary commensurate with experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>SELECTION CRITERIA\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Required:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in library or information science accredited by the American Library Association or recognized equivalent; or other relevant advanced degree.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of at least 5 years in a position with managerial responsibilities (services and staff), preferably in an academic library.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to lead and manage librarians, professionals and support staff, preferably in a unionized environment.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Active scholarship and professional service sufficient for appointment at the Associate or Full Librarian level (for an academic appointment).\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Possess an ability to develop, in a consultative style, a clear vision for the portfolio within the context of McGill\u2019s strategic objectives and plans.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated successful record of leadership, planning, project management and budgeting in managing library technology programs and services.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of technologies and trends in the general IT industry.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Ability to foresee and articulate the short- and long-term ramifications of technological decisions; successful experience in leading and implementing change.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to bring innovative and complex technology projects to completion in a timely manner and to document architecture and technical design to a diverse community of stakeholders and audiences.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Sophisticated understanding of how information is organized, accessed, and used to support the academic and research missions of the university.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of library digital preservation and repository platforms, initiatives and practices.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with traditional library and university information technology systems and meaningful prior experience with emerging digital technologies, including discovery\/digital repository solutions, linked data, AI, or open source developments.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility of services or work environment.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the history of Indigenous communities in Canada, including residential schools, and commitment to reconciliation.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Knowledge of French is an asset. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at level #(4) on a scale of 1-4.<\/li>\n<li>Have an ability to meet with donors, alumni, and representatives from granting agencies, to develop and maintain long term relationships, and to attract funding.\u202f<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desired:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function effectively as a member of a senior management team working within a collegial environment and experience in building and managing relationships at all levels of the organization.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to exercise a high level of diplomacy, tact and discretion when working with information of a confidential or sensitive nature and in dealing with various levels of senior administration and external agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>APPLICATION PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications should address the above selection criteria, be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees.<\/p>\n<p>To apply:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/McGill_Careers\/job\/McLennan-Library\/Associate-Dean--Library-Technology_JR0000072170\">Link to application<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a0 September 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Montreal, QC","_application":"https:\/\/mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/McGill_Careers\/job\/McLennan-Library\/Associate-Dean--Library-Technology_JR0000072170","_company_name":"McGill University Libraries","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[13],"job-types":[16],"class_list":["post-7142","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job-type-paid"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/7142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=7142"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=7142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}