UBC School of Information invites applications for a term appointment to teach the following in-person course for the academic year Winter 2025-2026:
Winter Term 2, January – April 2026:
- LIBR 564 / ARST 585 Information Practice and Protocol in Support of Indigenous Initiatives
Adjunct Professors and Sessional Lecturers are expected to prepare and teach a 3-credit course during the term. Each course comprises of usually thirteen classes of three hours each. The current salary for a 3-credit course starts from $8,000.
The School of Information will consider applicants with a PhD or Master’s degree in Library, Archival and Information studies, and with relevant professional experience.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please send an expression of interest noting your areas of teaching interest and experience, as well as a current CV to the attention of Dr Luanne Sinnamon, Director, at ischool.recruit@ubc.ca. Deadline for submission is October 31, 2025.
Please reach out with any questions to Dr Luanne Sinnamon, Director, at ischool.director@ubc.ca.