Assistant Professor in Information Governance

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The School of Library and Information Science at the University of Montreal, which awards a Master's degree in Information Science accredited by the American Library Association, is a leader in the field of information science, both in terms of research and teaching, in the French-speaking world and in North America.

The successful candidate will strengthen EBSI by bringing energy and creativity to shared initiatives in teaching, research, and community service.

The School of Library and Information Science is recruiting a professor at the rank of Assistant Professor to advance research and teaching in Information Governance, taking into account the impact and opportunities presented by AI technologies.

The successful candidate may be invited to apply for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC).

Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. In addition to favourable teaching conditions, each Tier 2 Chair holder at the Faculty will receive a research fund of $35,000.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As a professor and holder of a Canada Research Chair, you will:

• Leverage your world-class leadership in Information Governance with the potential to generate positive social and economic benefits for Canadians;
• Actively foster co-creation of research projects and initiatives with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, and non-profit) to increase the application of research outcomes in Information Governance, combining theoretical and scientific developments in information science with the professional concerns of the library and information science community, for the benefit of society at large. You will also facilitate the mobilization and application of the Chair’s research results in diverse ways to stimulate economic growth and social innovation;
• Teach at all levels of study, collaborating to reach the objectives of these programs - in particular those of the Master's in Information Science, recognized by the American Library Association;
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral fellows in the completion of theses and dissertations;
• Have the opportunity to apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI);
• Lead major interfaculty projects with national and international reach;
• Contribute actively to the academic, scientific and administrative life of the School, the Faculty and the University.

Qualifications

• Be eligible for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs Program;
• Be an exceptional emerging researcher of international calibre who has demonstrated exceptional creativity in research. Candidates eligible for Tier 2 Chair positions must be excellent emerging scholars who is more than 10 years from their first independent academic research-related appointment at the time of nomination. Applicant who are more than 10 years from their first independent academic research-related appointment (and has experienced legitimate career interruptions among other circumstances, by maternity or parental leave, an extended medical leave, or for clinical training) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process;
• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. archival science, records management, information science, or a discipline relevant to the position). This requirement is set by the Université de Montréal; not by the Canada Research Chairs program;
• Possess expertise in Information Governance;
• Have developed expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Governance, strategy, risk and compliance: governance frameworks and policies, roles and responsibilities, information strategy and maturity, risk management, compliance, protection, security and ethics;
  • Information lifecycle and asset management: organisation, management, retention, access and disposal of information;
  • Data governance, architecture and information systems: data governance policies and practices, data quality and metadata, architecture, data sharing and reuse, information systems, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies;
  • Leadership and transformation of information practices: interdisciplinary collaboration, change management, evolving practices, and the development of an information governance culture;
• Demonstrate outstanding expertise and international recognition as a leader in Information Governance over the next five to ten years;
• Be able to lead ambitious, productive research teams;
• Possess the qualities required to conduct original, innovative, and high-quality research that mobilizes and applies knowledge to deliver social and economic benefits for Canada and beyond;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university-level teaching;
• Ideally, demonstrate professional experience or established connections with professional associations in the field of information science, particularly in Information Governance (local, national, or international);
• Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with faculty members;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date: June 1st, 2027;
• Located at the Montréal Campus.

How to submit your application

Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) during the posting period, from October 19, 2026 to November 24, 2026, inclusively. Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
• A research program proposal;
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department;
• Important: the research program proposal should cover 5 years (suggested length: 4 pages).

Contact information

Lyne Da Sylva, Chair
Faculty of Arts and Science
School of Library and Information Science
lyne.da.sylva@umontreal.ca

Link to submit your application: https://www.umontreal.ca/carrieres/professeurs/

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We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Université de Montréal (UdeM) is committed to an Employment Equity Program and to meeting the requirements for employment equity, equity, diversity and inclusion established by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies. Equity, diversity and inclusion are therefore at the core of the University’s mission, and its vision of diversity extends beyond applicable legal requirements.

The University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible or ethnic minorities persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Candidates are also invited to complete the self-identification form. This process directly supports employment equity objectives and helps strengthen the representation of members of these groups within our community.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is strongly encouraged.

This voluntary initiative aims to foster a diverse and equitable environment. The information provided is essential to improving UdeM’s practices and fulfilling its legal obligations. It is collected and used in strict compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws, remains strictly confidential, and will never be disclosed without your consent. It is used to advance employment equity, recognize the expertise of members of designated groups, and enhance their representation within the UdeM community.

During recruitment, selection tools may also be adapted, on a confidential basis, to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact, Marie-Lou Lalime at the Bureau du personnel enseignant (Faculty Office) in complete confidentiality by email (marie-lou.lalime@umontreal.ca) or by phone at 514 343-6111 ext. 5472.

In accordance with current Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

UdeM acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research. We encourage applicants to note in their applications any circumstances, such as those due to maternity or parental leave, sick leave, caregiving responsibilities, or reduced professional activity due to a chronic illness or disability health or family reasons, which will be considered in the review of applications.