Assistant Librarian (Open Education Librarian)

Requisition ID: 2024-7756

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: University Libraries Department: Library Public Services Advertised Salary: Minimum of $55,000, plus excellent benefits

Overview We are at an exciting time in our Library! As part of Utah State University (USU) Libraries' recent reorganization, we are opening multiple new positions, including our Digital Scholarship, Open Education, and Instructional Design Librarians. We welcome simultaneous submissions. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the open positions, the campus, and the USU Libraries. Register for full details or to receive a recording of the webinar if you are not able to join at either scheduled time:

• Monday, April 29th, 2024, 6-7PM (MST):
• Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, 5-6PM (MST): The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript.

Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Britt Fagerheim, Associate Dean for Public Services .

The Utah State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and user-centered candidate for the position of Open Education Librarian to join a team supporting our communities in discovering, creating, and sharing knowledge. The Open Education Librarian will support open education across the institution and provide expertise and guidance for open practices and for creating, adapting, and adopting open educational resources (OER). Collaborating with library colleagues and stakeholders across the university and the state, this position will help develop strategic initiatives and partnerships to promote open, affordable, and inclusive learning, including contributing to outreach and training on topics such as OER and open pedagogy, copyright, and impact. This position also engages with students and faculty as a member of a broadly defined disciplinary library team.

We view open education as a vital component of USU's land- and space-grant mission and the university's continued success as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution. The Open Education Librarian will be a critical position to the libraries' strategic growth and help envision exciting new initiatives at USU Libraries.

Reporting to the unit head of Research Publishing and Impact, the position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Support and mentorship are built into the tenure process. The estimated start date for the position is Summer 2024. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

USU Libraries provides generous support for professional development and travel. The Libraries support a flexible work environment with opportunities for hybrid positions. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, vision, and support for USU Libraries open education initiatives in collaboration with university stakeholders to advance teaching and learning with open-aligned... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https ://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).