Concordia University Library seeks a dynamic and innovative librarian for a tenure-track position as Scholarly Publishing Librarian.
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. For more information about the services and operations of the Library, see http://library.concordia.ca/.
Concordia University is recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50 and one of the most international universities in the world. With more than 7,000 faculty and staff, and 47,000 students, Concordia enables individuals to grow, contribute and innovate. Located on two campuses in the heart of cosmopolitan Montreal, our faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities and compelling program offerings in our four Faculties, Library, School of Graduate Studies and Centre for Continuing Education. In 2019, Concordia was recognized as a top Montreal employer for the fourth year running. We made the list based on a number of criteria, including pension and benefits, training and development opportunities, and the physical and social aspects of the workplace.
Montreal, our home, is exceptional. It is a unique city — safe and clean, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner.
The Scholarly Publishing Librarian is a member of the Library’s professional team, reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Communications. The incumbent contributes to the Concordia University Library’s efforts to transform the scholarly communications landscape and create a more equitable and just publishing ecosystem. The incumbent provides leadership in planning and implementing publishing services that empower faculty, students, and staff with tools, information, and resources for sharing their research and scholarship. These include, but are not limited to, the university’s institutional repository and Open Educational Resources (OER) program. The incumbent proactively explores emerging publishing technologies, platforms, and practices, and collaborates across the Library and the University to develop, implement, and assess publishing initiatives. The Scholarly Publishing Librarian contributes substantively to a variety of Library and University strategic initiatives and projects, through committees, working groups, and project teams. Responsibilities also include research, publication, and service to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.
Librarians are members of the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the Library’s Open Educational Resources (OER) program, including adopting, adapting, and creating materials; managing production and publication processes and workflows; engaging in outreach and advocacy; undertaking assessment; and acting as a liaison with campus partners including faculty, librarians, advisory groups, the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and the Student Success Centre, among others, as well as service providers.
In close collaboration with colleagues, supports the growth, development, and evolution of Spectrum, Concordia University’s Research Repository.
Supports university research and researchers through the creation of, deployment of, and participation in open access initiatives such as the Concordia Open Access Author Fund.
Undertakes project manager roles or contributes to special projects such as the implementation of ORCID iD at Concordia.
Works in close cooperation with campus partners (e.g., faculty, Office of Research, School of Graduate Studies, Associate Deans for Research, etc.) on projects and programs related to scholarly publishing, including Tri-Council requirements for research dissemination, as well as efforts to better measure and illuminate Concordia research outputs and impact.
Collaborates with Concordia University Press on digital publishing and dissemination activities and strategies.
Works with colleagues in the Library, the Thesis Office in the School of Graduate Studies, and with graduate students in support of the electronic thesis submission process.
Monitors developments in scholarly publishing, including those around open access, including OER; institutional repositories; technological initiatives; and funding opportunities, and communicates their implications to Library and University stakeholders.
Keeps current with changing professional and research expectations, service requirements, and developments in academic libraries, especially developments in publishing and dissemination practices, platforms, and tools.
Participates in regional, national, and international communities of practice where appropriate.
Participates on committees, working groups, and project teams to contribute to the development of Library and University strategic initiatives and projects.
Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing support for teaching, research, and collection development in one or more subject areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Expertise
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.
Minimum of 2 (two) years relevant professional experience in an academic library, or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge of the publishing ecosystem and research lifecycle as well as scholarly communications models and practices.
Experience with and knowledge of scholarly publishing platforms (e.g., EPrints, Pressbooks, OJS).
A demonstrated record managing a portfolio of projects at different scales and priorities, each with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated communication skills including the ability to prepare and present written and oral reports; make high-level presentations; and engage with librarians, faculty, campus administrators, and members of other scholarly publishing communities.
Knowledge of broad trends and issues relating to open educational resources; institutional repositories; and open access, including national, institutional, and funding agency open access mandates.
Experience in publishing is an asset.
Familiarity with and interest in open source software are assets.
General Competencies
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain successful partnerships and relationships with librarians, faculty, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Initiative and strong leadership skills, with willingness to share expertise, work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups.
Curiosity, drive, and flexibility to discover and try new methods and practices, in support of Library and University strategic directions.
Interest in and capacity for conducting research. An established research portfolio is an asset.
Knowledge of collection development and management issues, concepts, and methods in academic libraries.
Oral and written fluency in English required. Oral fluency and basic written French are assets.
Salary and Benefits
Compensation and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefit package.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must supply the following in one (1) single PDF attachment:
- a letter of interest;
- curriculum vitae, which must include a statement of your citizenship;
- the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Electronic applications should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on 14 December 2020 to Sandra Biron, Library Personnel Assistant: employment.library@concordia.ca. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that the University’s facilities are currently closed in response to the Coronavirus crisis. As such, the interviews and presentations will be conducted remotely, using video-conferencing software. Candidates will be consulted on a case-by-case basis on the best process and format to use given their location and particular situation.
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, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their application.
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
Concordia University recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research excellence and/or professional experience and will take them into careful consideration in assessing applications and throughout the selection process.
Applicants who anticipate requiring accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion, at: vpfdi@concordia.ca or by telephone at (514) 848-2424 ext. 4323.
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.
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. For more information about the services and operations of the Library, see http://library.concordia.ca/.
Concordia University is recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50 and one of the most international universities in the world. With more than 7,000 faculty and staff, and 47,000 students, Concordia enables individuals to grow, contribute and innovate. Located on two campuses in the heart of cosmopolitan Montreal, our faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities and compelling program offerings in our four Faculties, Library, School of Graduate Studies and Centre for Continuing Education. In 2019, Concordia was recognized as a top Montreal employer for the fourth year running. We made the list based on a number of criteria, including pension and benefits, training and development opportunities, and the physical and social aspects of the workplace.
Montreal, our home, is exceptional. It is a unique city — safe and clean, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner.
The Scholarly Publishing Librarian is a member of the Library’s professional team, reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Communications. The incumbent contributes to the Concordia University Library’s efforts to transform the scholarly communications landscape and create a more equitable and just publishing ecosystem. The incumbent provides leadership in planning and implementing publishing services that empower faculty, students, and staff with tools, information, and resources for sharing their research and scholarship. These include, but are not limited to, the university’s institutional repository and Open Educational Resources (OER) program. The incumbent proactively explores emerging publishing technologies, platforms, and practices, and collaborates across the Library and the University to develop, implement, and assess publishing initiatives. The Scholarly Publishing Librarian contributes substantively to a variety of Library and University strategic initiatives and projects, through committees, working groups, and project teams. Responsibilities also include research, publication, and service to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.
Librarians are members of the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the Library’s Open Educational Resources (OER) program, including adopting, adapting, and creating materials; managing production and publication processes and workflows; engaging in outreach and advocacy; undertaking assessment; and acting as a liaison with campus partners including faculty, librarians, advisory groups, the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and the Student Success Centre, among others, as well as service providers.
In close collaboration with colleagues, supports the growth, development, and evolution of Spectrum, Concordia University’s Research Repository.
Supports university research and researchers through the creation of, deployment of, and participation in open access initiatives such as the Concordia Open Access Author Fund.
Undertakes project manager roles or contributes to special projects such as the implementation of ORCID iD at Concordia.
Works in close cooperation with campus partners (e.g., faculty, Office of Research, School of Graduate Studies, Associate Deans for Research, etc.) on projects and programs related to scholarly publishing, including Tri-Council requirements for research dissemination, as well as efforts to better measure and illuminate Concordia research outputs and impact.
Collaborates with Concordia University Press on digital publishing and dissemination activities and strategies.
Works with colleagues in the Library, the Thesis Office in the School of Graduate Studies, and with graduate students in support of the electronic thesis submission process.
Monitors developments in scholarly publishing, including those around open access, including OER; institutional repositories; technological initiatives; and funding opportunities, and communicates their implications to Library and University stakeholders.
Keeps current with changing professional and research expectations, service requirements, and developments in academic libraries, especially developments in publishing and dissemination practices, platforms, and tools.
Participates in regional, national, and international communities of practice where appropriate.
Participates on committees, working groups, and project teams to contribute to the development of Library and University strategic initiatives and projects.
Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing support for teaching, research, and collection development in one or more subject areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Expertise
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.
Minimum of 2 (two) years relevant professional experience in an academic library, or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge of the publishing ecosystem and research lifecycle as well as scholarly communications models and practices.
Experience with and knowledge of scholarly publishing platforms (e.g., EPrints, Pressbooks, OJS).
A demonstrated record managing a portfolio of projects at different scales and priorities, each with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated communication skills including the ability to prepare and present written and oral reports; make high-level presentations; and engage with librarians, faculty, campus administrators, and members of other scholarly publishing communities.
Knowledge of broad trends and issues relating to open educational resources; institutional repositories; and open access, including national, institutional, and funding agency open access mandates.
Experience in publishing is an asset.
Familiarity with and interest in open source software are assets.
General Competencies
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain successful partnerships and relationships with librarians, faculty, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Initiative and strong leadership skills, with willingness to share expertise, work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups.
Curiosity, drive, and flexibility to discover and try new methods and practices, in support of Library and University strategic directions.
Interest in and capacity for conducting research. An established research portfolio is an asset.
Knowledge of collection development and management issues, concepts, and methods in academic libraries.
Oral and written fluency in English required. Oral fluency and basic written French are assets.
Salary and Benefits
Compensation and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefit package.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must supply the following in one (1) single PDF attachment:
- a letter of interest;
- curriculum vitae, which must include a statement of your citizenship;
- the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Electronic applications should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on 14 December 2020 to Sandra Biron, Library Personnel Assistant: employment.library@concordia.ca. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that the University’s facilities are currently closed in response to the Coronavirus crisis. As such, the interviews and presentations will be conducted remotely, using video-conferencing software. Candidates will be consulted on a case-by-case basis on the best process and format to use given their location and particular situation.
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, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their application.
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
Concordia University recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research excellence and/or professional experience and will take them into careful consideration in assessing applications and throughout the selection process.
Applicants who anticipate requiring accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion, at: vpfdi@concordia.ca or by telephone at (514) 848-2424 ext. 4323.
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.
Bibliothécaire – Publication universitaire
La Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia souhaite recruter une personne dynamique et créative afin de pourvoir un poste de bibliothécaire – Publication universitaire.
La Bibliothèque de Concordia offre des collections et des services essentiels à la réussite scolaire, à la création, à l’avancement du savoir et à l’apprentissage permanent. Avec une équipe de 120 bibliothécaires, professionnels et employés de soutien qui placent la réussite des étudiants et des professeurs au cœur de leur pratique, la Bibliothèque collabore à la réalisation des objectifs énoncés dans son plan stratégique ainsi que dans le cadre des vecteurs stratégiques de l’Université. Pour en savoir davantage sur les services et le fonctionnement de la Bibliothèque, consultez la page http://library.concordia.ca/.
Meilleure université canadienne de moins de 50 ans, Concordia figure aussi au palmarès des établissements d’enseignement supérieur les plus internationaux de la planète. Comptant plus de 7 000 membres du corps professoral et du personnel et quelque 47 000 étudiantes et étudiants, l’Université stimule l’épanouissement individuel, l’engagement et l’innovation. Sur les deux campus de l’Université situés dans la ville cosmopolite de Montréal, nos professeurs et nos étudiants bénéficient d’installations de recherche et d’enseignement ultramodernes et de programmes stimulants au sein de quatre facultés, de la Bibliothèque, de l’École des études supérieures et de Formation continue Concordia. En 2019, notre établissement a été reconnu comme l’un des meilleurs employeurs de Montréal pour la quatrième année consécutive. Parmi les critères qui nous ont permis de nous distinguer, on trouve les avantages sociaux, les possibilités de formation et de perfectionnement ainsi que les aspects physiques et sociaux des lieux de travail.
Montréal, notre ville, est un endroit exceptionnel. Dotée d’un caractère unique, elle est sécuritaire, propre, dynamique et diversifiée.
Le ou la bibliothécaire – Publication universitaire est membre de l’équipe professionnelle de la Bibliothèque et relève du directeur adjoint de la Bibliothèque – Communications savantes. La personne titulaire contribue aux efforts de l’Université Concordia pour transformer le paysage des communications universitaires et scientifiques et créer un écosystème de la publication plus équitable et plus juste. Elle dirige la planification et la mise en œuvre de services de publication qui procurent aux membres du corps professoral, de l’effectif étudiant et du personnel des outils, de l’information et des ressources leur permettant de diffuser leurs recherches et leurs travaux d’érudition. Ces ressources comprennent, mais sans s’y limiter, la banque d’archivage de l’Université et le programme Ressources éducatives en libre accès. La personne titulaire explore proactivement les technologies, plateformes et pratiques de publication émergentes, et collabore avec des intervenants de la Bibliothèque et de toute l’Université à l’élaboration, à la mise en œuvre et à l’évaluation des initiatives de publication. Le ou la bibliothécaire – Publication universitaire contribue de manière substantielle à divers projets et initiatives stratégiques de la Bibliothèque et de l’Université par l’entremise de comités, de groupes de travail et d’équipes de projet. L’obtention de la permanence ou d’une éventuelle promotion dépendra de l’aptitude de la personne titulaire à assumer les responsabilités exigées en matière de recherche, de publication et de service.
Les bibliothécaires sont membres de l’Association des professeurs de l’Université Concordia (APUC).
RESPONSABILITÉS
Diriger le programme Ressources éducatives libres (REL), notamment adopter, adapter et créer des documents; gérer les processus de production et de publication ainsi que les flux de travaux connexes; mener des activités de diffusion et de sensibilisation; entreprendre une évaluation; et assurer la liaison avec les partenaires de l’Université, dont les membres du corps professoral, les bibliothécaires, les groupes consultatifs, le Centre d’appui à l’enseignement et à l’apprentissage et le Centre de réussite universitaire, ainsi que les fournisseurs de services.
En étroite collaboration avec les collègues, soutenir la croissance, le développement et l’évolution de Spectrum, la banque d’archivage des ouvrages de recherche de l’Université Concordia.
Soutenir les chercheuses et chercheurs ainsi que la recherche universitaire par la création et la mise en œuvre d’initiatives visant le libre accès. Favoriser la participation à ce type d’initiatives, par exemple le Concordia Open Access Author Fund (« fonds d’auteur en soutien au libre accès de l’Université Concordia »).
Assumer le rôle de responsable de projet ou contribuer à des projets spéciaux comme la mise en œuvre d’ORCID iD à Concordia.
Travailler en étroite coopération avec des partenaires de l’Université (par exemple, les membres du corps professoral, le Service de la recherche, l’École des études supérieures, et les vice-doyens et vice-doyennes de la recherche) à des projets et programmes liés à la publication universitaire, notamment en ce qui concerne les exigences des trois conseils en matière de dissémination de la recherche, ainsi qu’aux efforts pour mieux mesurer et illuminer les résultats et l’impact de la recherche menée à Concordia.
Collaborer avec les Presses de l’Université Concordia à des activités et à des stratégies de publication et de dissémination numériques.
Travailler avec des collègues de la Bibliothèque, avec le Secrétariat – Mémoires et thèses de l’École des études supérieures ainsi qu’avec les étudiantes et étudiants des cycles supérieurs pour soutenir le processus de présentation électronique des mémoires et des thèses.
Suivre l’actualité entourant la publication universitaire, notamment en ce qui concerne le libre accès et les ressources éducatives en libre accès; les systèmes de dépôt d’archives; les initiatives technologiques; et les occasions de financement. Renseigner les intervenants des bibliothèques et des facultés de l’Université sur l’incidence des développements observés.
Suivre l’évolution des attentes relatives à la profession et à la recherche, des exigences concernant les services ainsi que des avancées dans les bibliothèques universitaires, en particulier pour ce qui a trait aux pratiques, plateformes et outils de publication et de diffusion.
S’impliquer au besoin dans les milieux de pratique à l’échelle régionale, nationale et internationale.
Participer aux comités, aux groupes de travail et aux équipes de projet afin de contribuer à l’élaboration d’initiatives et de projets stratégiques pour la Bibliothèque et l’Université.
S’acquitter d’autres tâches, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, celle de fournir du soutien à l’enseignement, à la recherche et au développement des collections dans un ou plusieurs domaines.
EXIGENCES
Compétences professionnelles
Diplôme de cycle supérieur d’une école de bibliothéconomie agréée par l’American Library Association ou formation équivalente acceptée comme condition d’admission à la Corporation des bibliothécaires professionnels du Québec.
Au moins deux ans d’expérience pertinente dans une bibliothèque universitaire ou un cadre équivalent.
Connaissance démontrée de l’écosystème de la publication et du cycle de vie des résultats de la recherche ainsi que des modèles et pratiques des communications universitaires.
Expérience et connaissances en matière de plateformes de publication universitaire comme EPrints, Pressbooks et OJS.
Expérience démontrée de la gestion d’un portefeuille de projets d’envergures et de niveau de priorité variés, chacun comportant de multiples intervenants.
Aptitudes éprouvées en communication, y compris la capacité à préparer et à présenter des rapports verbaux; à faire des présentations de haut calibre; et à nourrir des liens avec des bibliothécaires ainsi que des membres du corps professoral, de l’administration universitaire et d’autres communautés de publication universitaire.
Connaissance des grandes tendances et questions relatives aux ressources éducatives libres; aux systèmes de dépôt d’archives; et au libre accès, y compris les mandats des organismes nationaux, des établissements et des organismes de financement en matière de libre accès.
Expérience souhaitable en publication.
Familiarité souhaitable avec les logiciels libres, et intérêt pour le sujet.
Compétences générales
Aptitude éprouvée à établir et à maintenir des relations et des partenariats fructueux avec des bibliothécaires, des professeurs, des chercheurs et d’autres intervenants.
Sens marqué de l’analyse et de la résolution de problèmes.
Sens de l’initiative, leadership et volonté de partager son expertise, de travailler en équipe et de négocier des solutions avec divers groupes.
Curiosité, dynamisme et souplesse pour découvrir et essayer de nouvelles méthodes et pratiques, à l’appui de la Bibliothèque et des vecteurs stratégiques de l’Université.
Intérêt pour la recherche et capacité à mener des recherches. Dossier établi en matière de recherche, un atout.
Connaissance des problèmes, concepts et méthodes liés au développement et à la gestion des collections dans les bibliothèques universitaires.
Maîtrise de l’anglais parlé et écrit. Maîtrise du français parlé et connaissance de base du français écrit souhaitables.
Salaires et avantages sociaux
Le rang hiérarchique et le salaire offerts seront proportionnels aux compétences et à l’expérience de la personne choisie. Le poste comprend une gamme d’avantages sociaux complète et concurrentielle et s’accompagne d’une allocation de supervision.
Modalités d’offre de services
Veuillez soumettre les documents suivants en une (1) seule pièce jointe en format PDF :
- une lettre de motivation;
- un curriculum vitæ où figure entre autres votre statut au regard de la citoyenneté;
- le nom, l’adresse électronique et le numéro de téléphone de trois personnes pouvant fournir des références professionnelles à votre sujet.
Les candidatures doivent être soumises par courriel au plus tard le 14 décembre 2020 à 17 heures (HNE) à Sandra Biron, adjointe au personnel de la bibliothèque, à employment.library@concordia.ca. Nous communiquerons uniquement avec les personnes sélectionnées aux fins d’entrevue.
Veuillez noter que les campus de l’Université sont actuellement fermés en raison de la crise du coronavirus. Par conséquent, les entrevues et présentations seront menées à distance, au moyen d’un logiciel de vidéoconférence. Les candidates et candidats seront consultés au cas par cas afin de déterminer la modalité qui convient le mieux compte tenu de leur emplacement et de leur situation.
L’Université Concordia valorise la diversité au sein de son personnel et s’engage à promouvoir un accès égal à l’emploi. L’Université encourage toutes les personnes qualifiées à soumettre leur candidature, incluant les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles, les Autochtones, les personnes des groupes d’orientations et d’identités sexuelles minoritaires, les personnes handicapées ainsi que toute autre personne pouvant contribuer à la diversité de notre communauté.
Nous invitons les membres des groupes ci-dessus à s’identifier lors du dépôt de leur candidature. Nous invitons toutes les personnes qualifiées à postuler; cependant, la priorité sera accordée aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents. Conformément aux exigences de l’immigration au Canada, l’Université doit considérer le statut d’immigration des candidats. Sans devoir identifier son pays d’origine dans son dossier de candidature, chaque candidat doit cependant y inclure une des déclarations suivantes :
Oui, je possède la résidence permanente ou la citoyenneté canadienne; ou
Non, je ne possède ni la résidence permanente ni la citoyenneté canadienne.
L’Université Concordia reconnaît l’impact potentiel qu’une interruption de carrière peut avoir sur l’excellente réputation de recherche ou l’expérience professionnelle d’un candidat ou d’un candidat; elle y portera une grande attention lors de son évaluation des candidatures ainsi que tout au long du processus de sélection.
Les candidats qui auront besoin de mesures d’adaptation durant n’importe quelle phase du processus de recrutement peuvent communiquer, en toute confidentialité, avec Nadia Hardy, vice-rectrice exécutive déléguée par intérim et vice-rectrice exécutive adjointe au développement du corps professoral et à l’inclusion : vpfdi@concordia.ca ou 514 848-2424, poste 4323.
L’Université Concordia est située en territoire autochtone non cédé. La nation Kanien’kehá:ka est la gardienne des terres et des eaux où nous nous réunissons aujourd’hui. Le nom d’origine de ce territoire est Tiohtiá:ke (ou Montréal). Celui-ci est historiquement connu comme un lieu de rassemblement pour de nombreuses Premières Nations. Aujourd’hui, la ville accueille une population diversifiée d’Autochtones et de gens d’autres origines. Nous respectons les liens continus avec le passé, le présent et l’avenir dans nos rapports avec les Autochtones et les autres membres de la communauté montréalaise.
ViMLoC: Visible Minority Librarians of Canada 