Part-time Course Lecturer - Abstracting and Indexing - Wong 1030

McGill University

Mid-level Not specified Montréal, QC, CA

Posted 1 week ago

Job summary

Join McGill University's School of Information Studies teaching INFS 656 - Abstracting and Indexing. Lead engaging classes while utilizing your skills in librarianship and communication to enhance students' learning experiences. McGill values diversity and equity, offering a supportive environment and development opportunities. Apply now to contribute to enriching the academic community at McGill.

Role details
Role
Part-time
Industry
Education And Training
Employment
Parttime
Experience
2 Years +
Education
Master's Degree
Responsibilities
  • Deliver lectures on abstracting and indexing
  • Develop course materials
  • Evaluate students' performance
Requirements
  • Courses in librarianship at the graduate level
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Working knowledge of French (asset)
Key skills
Librarianship Abstracting Indexing Teaching Communication
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    INFS 656 \
  • • Abstracting and Indexing
    • Course Overview
    Principles and practical methods of abstracting and indexing. Topics include pre\
  • • and post\-coordinate indexing, concept analysis, vocabulary control, construction and evaluation of thesauri and of indexes for books, periodicals, and series; emphasis on the role of the computer in indexing.
    • Teaching Qualification Requirements:
    Education
    The course lecturer should have successfully completed courses in librarianship at the graduate level, including courses on abstracting and indexing. A Master’s degree is required.
    Experience
    The lecturer must have at least two years’ experience as a professional librarian, preferably in an academic library. Ideally, the candidate will have had taught a course in Abstracting and Indexing. The candidate should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness as shown by course evaluations.
    Other
    The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset.
    Hiring Unit: School of Information Studies
    Course Title: INFS 656 \
  • • Abstracting and Indexing
    • Credits: 3 credit course
    Schedule: R 5:35pm \
  • • 8:25pm
    • Location: WONG 1030
    Salary: $11,479\.00
    Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025 \
  • • this posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application.Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

    • McGill University is an English\-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.
    Hiring Unit:
    School of Information Studies
    Course Title:
    Abstracting and Indexing
    Subject Code:
    INFS 656 01
    Location:
    Wong 1030
    Schedule:
    Thursday \
  • • 5:35pm \- 8:25pm
    • Deadline to Apply:
    2025\-10\-14McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self\-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]    .