Open Education Librarian

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Open Education Librarian to advance open education initiatives and expand affordable course materials across the campus, collaborating with the Outreach & Open Education team to integrate library resources into student success efforts.

You will lead open education programs, provide guidance on copyright and licensing, and partner with faculty to develop curricula and digital learning objects that support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution and knowledge of current trends in open education, open pedagogy, and open publishing.

Responsibilities

• Advocate open education and expand affordable course materials to boost student success.
• Develop strategic initiatives to embed open practices into curriculum and promote adoption of affordable materials.
• Design and deliver workshops, learning cohorts, and self-paced learning modules on open education.
• Assist faculty and staff with questions on copyright, fair use, and open licensing.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Office software

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $67,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover letter

Purpose of Position

The Open Education Librarian advocates for open education as a high‑impact student success practice and develops strategic initiatives to expand course material affordability on campus. As part of the Outreach & Open Education team, they also seek opportunities to partner with campus stakeholders to strengthen the Libraries’ integration into campus‑wide student success efforts.

Essential Functions

Open Education

• Champions open education, course material affordability, and their impact on student success and teaching excellence.
• Develops strategic initiatives to embed open practices into the curriculum and increase adoption or creation of affordable course materials.
• Builds community and capacity around open education through the design of workshops, learning cohorts, and self‑paced modules.
• Assists UTA faculty, staff, students, and colleagues with questions about copyright, fair use, and open licensing.
• Supports and promotes the work of the other teams in the RIO department to advance strategic student success initiatives.

Outreach and Engagement

• Cultivates partnerships with faculty, staff, and administration to integrate the Libraries’ programming and resources into the University’s student success initiatives.
• Utilizes data from various sources to strategize outreach efforts and identify opportunities for high‑impact partnerships.
• Contributes to communications about department activities through the libraries’ websites, LibGuides, and other platforms.

College Liaison Team Role

• Collaborates with other College Liaison Librarians as defined in the College Liaison Program document.
• Develops and maintains subject specialization and teaching expertise to provide instructional and consultation support to assigned college(s).
• Assesses need for and creates sustainable digital learning objects.
• Conducts strategic outreach including attending faculty meetings and distributing library communications.
• Contributes to the timely collection of data for program and organizational assessment.

Professional Development

• Contributes to the fields of librarianship and higher education and their own professional development through service, research, presenting, and publishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA‑accredited institution and knowledge of current trends in open education, open pedagogy, open publishing, and other open practices in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with developing outreach initiatives for open education, supporting an open publishing program, and/or related coursework.
• Experience with using open‑source publishing tools and learning technologies, such as H5P, Canvas, or Pressbooks.
• Experience with student success initiatives, curriculum design, information literacy instruction, or other student‑centered programming.
• Knowledge of best practices in developing innovative outreach and engagement programs in academic libraries.
• Experience creating accessible learning objects in a variety of formats and modalities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to engage in advanced project planning and management skills, involving designing, leading, and completing a project within its intended scope and timeline.
• Knowledge of U.S. copyright law as it relates to education and ability to provide guidance on public/open licensing options.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds in a team‑based environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and other common office software.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional hours might be worked outside of normal working hours due to course meeting times or other events.
• Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to satisfy all service needs.
• Professional development, conferences, and training may require travel and/or overnight accommodations.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Moving and transporting items greater than 50 lbs.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes. A comprehensive benefits package is available to employees of the University.

Pre‑Employment Background Check

It is the policy of the University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre‑employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment. If the position may have access to critical infrastructure, applicants must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48 and authorize routine background checks.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Arlington provides an educational and working environment that offers equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct inquiries to 817‑272‑5554 or email [e-mail].