Assistant Librarian
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Job Description
The Open Education and Scholarly Communications Librarian leads the University Libraries support for open access publishing open educational resources (OER) affordable course materials and related initiatives. They manage promote and report on the Libraries services for faculty using creating and publishing OER and serve as a subject expert on scholarly communications topics. This role works closely with library colleagues and university partners to advocate and work for more open equitable and sustainable practices in research and education.
Additionally the Open Education and Scholarly Communications Librarian will:
Collaborate with department colleagues to administer the Libraries institutional repository and library publishing services
Work independently and collaboratively to identify and address future campus needs related to the creation and dissemination of digital scholarship
As a tenuretrack library faculty member engage in scholarly and creative activities (e.g. conducting research publishing articles presenting at professional conferences)
Provide multimodal instruction to students both inperson and online using education technology in First Year Writing program and other relevant areas.
Provide regular service to the institution profession and/or community (e.g. university governance committees professional organizations etc.
Engage in regular professional development (with support from the Libraries and University)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Masters Degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or equivalent
Knowledge of issues and practices in the creation and use of OER
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences
Comfort balancing multiple priorities and roles in response to changing contexts and new opportunities
Experience managing or leading a project group project or program
Demonstrated commitment and action to advance inclusion diversity equity and accessibility
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading or administering grant programs or other initiatives to support the use and creation of OER open access publishing and similar practices
Knowledge of issues and trends in open access academic publishing copyright and other scholarly communications topics
Knowledge of or experience developing and delivering instructional programming
Experience creating publishing and/or revising OER
Knowledge of good practices for creating accessible digital and web content
Experience developing and delivering workshops promotional materials or other content for outreach education and advocacy
Familiarity with or ability to learn tools and software for OER development (e.g. Pressbooks LibreText PreTeXt/Runestone Adobe Indesign etc.
GVSU is a public Doctoral/Professional regional university anchored in Liberal Education. The University is located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale Grand Rapids and Holland plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 24000 students with high quality programs and stateoftheart facilities. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of over one million is rich in cultural amenities and within easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range: $52000$65000; commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance generous employer retirement contributions wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. You may add additional required documents here and indicate. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. A complete application will include: 1 a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications your motivation to work at GVSU and your commitment to inclusion with examples of addressing diversity inclusion and equity in your work 2 curriculum vitae 3 contact information of three professional references to contact only after candidate approval and 4 degree transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact department contact Matt Ruen r If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at
Application Deadline: Application closes April 20 2025.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act 2008 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See www.gvsu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
