Description
This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Salary Range: $58,809/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Open Education Resources (OER) Librarian facilitates the evaluation and implementation of open and affordable learning materials, and collaborates with faculty, library staff, and other campus partners to promote the adoption of these resources.
DUTIES
- Develops and sustains strategic partnerships and effective working relationships with campus stakeholders to promote the use of open educational resources and affordable course content
- Coordinates subject librarians to guide faculty in the discovery, dissemination, and assessment of open content, and to advise faculty on copyright and open licensing issues as they pertain to OER creation and adaptations
- Creates and maintains web and print content to promote the visibility of OER initiative and collaborates with other librarians to promote OER using interactive tutorials, faculty workshops, and other appropriate methods
- Identifies library resources that could be used as affordable learning materials and advise library administrators on how library services can be designed to effectively support the adoption of these materials in UHD courses
- Provides reference assistance in a variety of formats to the University community and the general public
- Provides library instruction within subject assignments and performs collection development
MARGINAL DUTIES
- Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
- Full-time and part-time employees
Delegation of Work:
- Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
- Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the library function, issues, and best practices
- Knowledge of practices, issues, and trends in OER, open textbooks, open licensing, and fair use
Skills:
- Writing skills to create promotional materials and training content
Abilities:
- Oral communication and presentation abilities
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
- Works in an office and library environment
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
- Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science or a related field from a University accredited by the American Library Association
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in library outreach work, or equivalent work in the other sectors
- Experience in library collection development, reference, and instruction work or equivalent work in other sectors
About University of Houston Downtown
The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.
Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor's and 11 master's degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.
UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD's students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston's University and an Anchor Institution for the region.
UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.
UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.
The University of Houston-Downtown is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UHD is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law.
Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular/Benefits
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Lisa Braysen
Executive Director, Library
University Of Houston Downtown
Houston TX
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