The iSchool is currently looking for two full-time lecturers, expected to begin July 1, 2018.
Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or have successfully defended prior to the start date of appointment, and should provide strong evidence of teaching. Lecturer positions are non-tenure track positions with a probationary first year. One of the positions is available as a three-year term, the other position can be filled for a term of up to three years.
Individuals with an interested in one or more of the following areas are invited to apply:
- Digital technologies, including databases and computing, digital preservation, information systems, and digital libraries and collections
- Librarianship, including public libraries, academic libraries, management of information organizations, and library services
A full-time Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts is responsible for the equivalent of 24 teaching credits (i.e., eight 3-credit courses) and service assignments. Additional service responsibilities may include curriculum development, student advising, and community outreach.
The iSchool offers a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), Master of Archival Studies (MAS), a joint MAS/MLIS, a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Children’s Literature (MACL), and a doctorate in library, archival and information studies leading to the awarding of a Ph.D. The School also offers courses at the undergraduate level in the Bachelor of Media Studies Program.
Applications should be received by March 28, 2018. Instructions on applying and detailed information is available on the UBC Faculty Careers website.
Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Heather O’Brien.
