Open Education Innovator & Textbook Publishing Lead

Library Publishing Group; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University Libraries seeks an Open Education Specialist to lead programs that support the creation, adaptation, and adoption of openeducational resources (OER), tools, and practices. The role includes developing a robust open textbook grant program and providing leadership in scholarly communication, author’s rights, open access, and OER.

You will collaborate with faculty, students, and campus partners to advance open education initiatives and ensure access and equity across the

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA-accredited program (education or instructional design).
• Experience identifying, assessing, and/or using open educational resources; experience with teaching and/or library public service; academic library experience.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to collaborate with colleagues in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University Libraries’ programs and services supporting the creation, adaptation, and adoption of openeducational resources (OER).
• Develop a robust, high impact open textbook grant program and provide leadership on scholarly communication, authors' rights, open access, and OER.
• Collaborate with campus partners to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.
• Assess and report the impact of OER initiatives and activities; make recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS/MIS from ALA-accredited program

Tools

OER platforms

Job description

Ball State University Libraries seeks an Open Education Specialist to lead programs that support the creation, adaptation, and adoption of openeducational resources (OER), tools, and practices. The role includes developing a robust open textbook grant program and providing leadership in scholarly communication, author’s rights, open access, and OER.

You will collaborate with faculty, students, and campus partners to advance open education initiatives and ensure access and equity across the