Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, two-year term appointment 0.8 FTE

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 0.8 FTE 2-year term librarian position with the University Library. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and flexible individual with the appropriate skills and qualifications to work collaboratively as part of our team. The appointee will have liaison responsibilities for a collection of humanities and social sciences departments including philosophy; art/art history; languages, literatures, and cultural studies; linguistics; and religion and culture and will also contribute to library-wide projects and priorities. The focus of the position will be on instruction and research support to students and faculty in the assigned areas. Based on knowledge and interest, the candidate will be assigned to one of the library’s four divisions (Research Support Services, Learning and Curriculum Support, Collections and Discovery, and University Archives and Special Collections).

Reporting to the Dean through one of the library’s divisions, aligned with the candidate’s skills and interests where possible, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality services that support faculty teaching and research, and student learning and success including:
  • designing and delivering information literacy instruction, both in-person and online
  • developing high quality collections of digital and print resources in assigned disciplinary areas
  • providing information services, including research consultations and support
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholder groups to advance learning and research 
• Working as part of teams across the library to advance strategic areas including scholarly communication, student experience, and decolonization of services, collections and spaces

About the University Library

As one of Canada’s leading research libraries, the University Library serves as the intellectual hub of USask, providing resources, services, and spaces that facilitate inquiry, discovery, and knowledge creation. Our faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment in a time of significant change, including a new University Plan and Library Strategic Framework 2025. The University Library is committed to developing welcoming, responsive, and accessible services (including online teaching and research consultations) and resources to support our diverse clientele, with a strategic focus on Indigenous peoples. We seek applicants who embrace innovative and collaborative approaches to solving problems and advancing services. For more information, visit the University Library website.

About the University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities. The university has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

Qualifications
An ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent is required for this appointment. Professional librarian experience is preferred.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Flexibility, engagement, and creativity
• Willingness to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Commitment to high quality service
• Ability to develop and sustain effective and collaborative professional working relationships and partnerships
• Effective teaching in both group and individual settings
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Awareness of current trends in humanities and/or social sciences librarianship

To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, the University Library encourages applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Salary bands for this position for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows: Assistant Librarian: $83,150 to $99,945; Associate Librarian: $99,945 to $120,099; Librarian: $120,099 to $144, 378, prorated to 0.8 FTE. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Assistant level. Starting salary will be calculated from the base salary with consideration given for previous librarian experience.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter highlighting qualifications and accomplishments, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae to: 

Melissa Just
Dean, University Library
University of Saskatchewan
156 Murray Building, 3 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A4
Email:  library.jobs@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

This posting will close on November 2, 2022. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2023. 

The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are committed to providing accommodation for those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.