University of Saskatchewan
Location
Saskatchewan | Canada
Job description
Location: Saskatchewan
Date posted: 2024-02-06
Advertised until: 2024-05-06
We invite applications for a full-time, five-year term (non-tenure track) librarian position with the University Library. This position does not include a research component, but is in scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association. The successful candidate will provide liaison services to the College of Dentistry, School of Public Health, and the department of Community Health and Epidemiology within the College of Medicine. Our health sciences librarians support the disciplines of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, dentistry, kinesiology, public health, and rehabilitation sciences. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and flexible individual to work collaboratively throughout the library, and to contribute to library-wide projects and priorities.The successful candidate will be responsible for:
About the University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated in Saskatoon on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. 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 25,000.
About Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities. The city’s arts and cultural scene includes the Remai Modern Art Gallery, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, two independent movie theatres (Broadway Theatre and Roxy Theatre), Persephone Theatre, the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, and Wanuskewin Heritage Park. The city has a wide array of restaurants, several local breweries and distilleries, and offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as classes, recreational leagues, and semi-professional sporting events. Residents of Saskatoon have access to many public walking/biking trails along the South Saskatchewan River and enjoy short commute times. Apartment rental costs and house prices are lower than many other places in the country. Saskatchewan is also known for its world-class outdoor activities such as camping and fishing.
Qualifications
An ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or international equivalent is required for this appointment. Experience in the health sciences is an asset, but not necessary.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Current salary bands for this position are as follows:
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. 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 accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. 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.
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