Archivist, University Archives and Special Collections (tenure-track)
University of Saskatchewan Library, Saskatoon
Deadline: December 09, 2025 - January 30, 2026
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure track archivist position within University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) at the University of Saskatchewan Library. This position includes a research component and is in scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association. We are seeking a new colleague to join a team passionate about the preservation and use of UASC collections, located in our newly renovated facilities to be opened in 2026. The successful candidate will cover a range of functional areas in both public and technical services and have a leadership role particularly in the acquisition and accessibility of archival collections. They will also contribute to library-wide projects and priorities.
Reporting to the Dean through the University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) Division and working closely with the UASC team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Acquisition of external archival collections (lead)
• Arrangement and description of archival collections (lead)
• Participation in UASC reference and outreach services
• Participation in UASC records management services
• Participation in the development and delivery of instruction sessions
• Participation in the curation of physical exhibitions
• Collaboration on digital projects
A Master of Archival Studies degree, ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree, or international equivalent is required for this appointment. Candidates nearing completion of their degree are also encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is January 30, 2026. Long-listed candidates are scheduled to be interviewed online in February 2026. In-person interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled in mid to late March 2026. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Details about the position and the application process are available on the University of Saskatchewan’s careers site:
https://usask.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/14/home/requisition/14593
Reporting to the Dean through the University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) Division and working closely with the UASC team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Acquisition of external archival collections (lead)
• Arrangement and description of archival collections (lead)
• Participation in UASC reference and outreach services
• Participation in UASC records management services
• Participation in the development and delivery of instruction sessions
• Participation in the curation of physical exhibitions
• Collaboration on digital projects
A Master of Archival Studies degree, ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree, or international equivalent is required for this appointment. Candidates nearing completion of their degree are also encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is January 30, 2026. Long-listed candidates are scheduled to be interviewed online in February 2026. In-person interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled in mid to late March 2026. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Details about the position and the application process are available on the University of Saskatchewan’s careers site:
https://usask.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/14/home/requisition/14593