WisTech Open Lead Editor Open RN

The WisTech Open Lead Editor - Open RN supports the efforts of open educational resources (OER) across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). For more information about WisTech Open visit position may be based anywhere within the state of Wisconsin to support the OER initiatives of the WTCS. Depending on the candidates location the role has the potential to be fully remote with minimal travel required for essential in-person meetings. If the selected candidate resides within Chippewa Valley Technical Colleges (CVTC) 11-county district the position will adhere to CVTCs remote work policy guidelines. Work placement remote and on-site is determined based upon the needs of the College and is subject to CVTC remote work policy and specific department workplace expectations.

The Open RN Lead Editor is responsible for providing editorial leadership and oversight for nursing open educational resources (OER) textbooks developed through the WisTech Open project. This role ensures consistency quality and alignment across textbook content and coordinates contributions from faculty and reviewers. Functional guidance and support for the Open RN Lead Editor are provided by the WisTech Open Director.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the textbook reflects a one voice approach with consistent structure tone flow and clear accessible language throughout.
• Facilitate Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) workgroup and/or advisory committee meetings related to textbook development review and feedback.
• Review synthesize and incorporate revisions based on input from faculty workgroups peer reviewers and proofreaders.
• Collaborate with the instructional design librarian to provide copyright guidance and to find attribute and properly cite resources while supporting the development of learning activities digital textbook design and any related course shells.
• Communicate textbook updates and information to relevant organizations state workgroups committees faculty and industry partners.
• Ensure adherence to established timelines for WisTech Open/Open RN nursing textbooks.
• Provide reporting data progress updates and feedback to the WisTech Open Project Director related to the nursing textbook(s).

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness personal accountability ethical behavior quality standards and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices acquiring relevant information using technology and other resources appropriately and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly concisely and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases adapt to different cultural situations and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic cultural socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication data collection and decision making including but not limited to Office 365 Suite.

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in postsecondary nursing.
• Minimum of three years (6000 hours) of occupational experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience writing editing or publishing preferred.
• Experience with WTCS nursing curriculum and PressBooks preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies laws or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance operational integrity and alignment with the Colleges strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students such as computer repair automotive repair Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the colleges non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau Vice President of Talent & Culture 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 WI Relay: 711