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INFS 616 - Information Retrieval

Course Overview Theoretical and applied explanation of information retrieval in a variety of digital environments and in relation to both textual and multimedia data:  information retrieval capabilities, information-seeking models, interface design issues, information visualization and information system evaluation criteria.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education

The course lecturer should have successfully completed courses in information retrieval at the graduate level, including the courses on reference and information services. A Master’s degree is required.

Experience

The lecturer must have at least two years’ experience as an information professional. Ideally, the candidate will have had taught a course in information retrieval.  

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 616 - Information Retrieval

Credits: 3 credit course

Schedule: M 5:35pm - 8:25pm

Location: EDUC 211

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.

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School of Information StudiesInformation RetrievalINFS 616 01Education 211Monday - 5:35pm - 8:25pm2025-10-14