Open Educational Practices Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an Open Educational Practices Assistant to join their innovative Library Learning Services Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with faculty in developing open educational resources that highlight diverse perspectives and experiences. The successful candidate will engage in creating and adapting course materials using cutting-edge open publishing tools, fostering a culture of inclusion and accessibility in education. If you are passionate about transforming educational practices and making a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing open educational resources (OER).
• Ability to adapt content to reflect diverse voices and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in creating and revising course materials.
• Develop skills in open educational practices and accessible content.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

Technological Skills

Inclusive Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Open Publishing Tools

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State student (not previously employed at the university) seeking employment with Penn State: Please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• External applicants: If you are not a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State University Libraries Library Learning Services Department is accepting applications for an Open Educational Practices Assistant. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to be part of transforming education at Penn State.

The assistant will collaborate with the Library Learning Services Department and Penn State faculty across disciplines on a program to develop open educational resources (OER) that better reflect student diversity, including marginalized voices and experiences traditionally absent from disciplinary discourses and commercially produced textbooks. Responsibilities include assisting faculty with course materials creation, such as developing, adapting, or revising content and presenting it using open publishing tools.

Duties include:

1. Explore and gain expertise in open educational practices to expand personal agency in education.
2. Develop research, writing, editing, technological, and discipline-specific skills related to creating and publishing accessible, inclusive educational content.

The university is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion supporting various diversity initiatives, and value inclusion as a core strength of our public service mission.

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Employment requires successful completion of background checks as per university policies.

EEO IS THE LAW:

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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• Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
• PA State Labor Law Poster
• Affirmative Action
• Penn State Policies
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Location: University Park, PA