York University's Adjunct Archivist

Position: York University's Adjunct Archivist Role
Join the Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections at York University as an Adjunct Archivist focused on the Irving Abella Fonds. This one-year contract role involves archival arrangement and description work.

This position begins January 1, 2027, and requires a Master’s in archival studies or library information sciences. You will bring at least one year of archival experience to a team within a small yet dynamic department focused on Canadian Jewish Studies. Your primary responsibility will be the appraisal and arrangement of Dr. Irving Abella's archives, alongside a variety of departmental tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and describe archival records of Irving Abella

• Provide archival reference services in an academic environment

• Contribute to metadata creation for digitized materials

• Participate in Libraries’ committees and activities

• Engage in professional development and contribute to scholarship

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in archival studies or library sciences

• Minimum one year professional archives experience

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to process records independently and collaboratively

• Detail-oriented with project management capabilities

Elevate your archival skills while working with invaluable records in a collaborative and scholarly environment at York University.