Job Description
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Instructor - Non-Tenure Track
Working Title Open Educational Resources (OER) & Special Collections Librarian
Department 260010-Library Services
Pay Rate Per faculty salary model.
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 998622
Classification Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants: Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at and apply to position 998622.
Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.
If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2024. This is a 12-month appointment.
Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Maya Kucij at kucij@ucmo.edu.
For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543-4255.
UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.
The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Working hours: Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit No
Work Location Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date 07/17/2024
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Purpose The Open Educational Resources ( OER ) and Special Collections Librarian provides leadership and vision in developing and executing OER initiatives to advance OER and affordable resource awareness and use across campus. This position also promotes developing, using, and preserving special collections through designing and implementing innovative library services and instruction programs that enhance access to and understanding of special collections. In addition, this position supports the Assistant University Librarian in coordinating and implementing the annual Children's Literature Festival. The OER and Special Collections Librarian is responsible for the development and promotion of library activities and services that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the campus community (i.e., students, faculty, and staff), including, but not limited to, the teaching of information literacy/research skills in a variety of contexts, developing professional relationships, and collaborating effectively with campus partners.
Open Educational Resources Librarian: Develop and execute OER initiatives to advance OER and affordable resource awareness and use across campus, including the support and assessment of OER services.
Collaborate effectively with campus stakeholders to advance OER and affordable course content.
Develop and implement strategies to raise faculty and student awareness of OER and promote faculty adoption and use of OER for classes.
Support the Assistant University Librarian in coordinating subject liaison librarians' outreach and promotion to faculty for OER and affordable resources.
Create and maintain web and print content to promote the visibility of OER initiatives.
Identify library resources that could be used as affordable learning materials and advise library administrators on the effective design of library services to support the adoption of these materials in UCM courses.
Create learning tools to connect students and faculty with the information they need.
Develop, present, and promote library workshops.
Provide reference assistance in various formats to the university community and the general public.
Teach credit-bearing courses as available and qualifications allow.
Provide library instruction and perform collection development as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Special Collections Librarian: Support the Assistant University Librarian in managing JCKL's Special Collections, including the Philip A. Sadler Research Collection of Literature for Children and Young Adults.
Support the Assistant University Librarian in enhancing the publicity of collections with physical displays, guided tours, special showings, and social media.
Analyze current special collections as candidate material for digitization projects and work with team members on planning and implementing digitization projects.
Support the Assistant University Librarian in evaluating and accepting donor and publisher gifts for Special Collections.
Provide strategic support for the Assistant University Librarian in coordinating the Children's Literature Festival.
Engagement: Maintain professional development through ongoing education, including understanding trends in academic libraries; participating in conferences, workshops, etc.; and active engagement in regional and national professional organizations.
Contribute to the profession through continued learning, services, presentations, or professional communications.
Participate in library committees, task forces, working groups, self-governance bodies, and other roles as expected.
Participate in library activities, events, and initiatives.
Active engagement in UCM activities supporting students, faculty, scholarship, and university-wide governance (e.g. faculty senate committee or administrative committee participation).
Education & Formal Training Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Other Education & Formal Training Master's degree from an ALA -accredited program in library or information science or equivalent degree.
Completion of a second advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in the area of subject specialty or related field from an accredited institution of higher education preferred.
Computer Skills Word-Processing, Presentation
Experience Two (2) years experience in an academic library or higher education environment that includes direct involvement in the development or advancement of OER initiatives required.
Demonstrated experience with and/or knowledge of practices, issues, and assessments in OER , open textbooks, open resources, open licensing, and fair use required.
Demonstrated experience with public speaking and developing outreach programming required.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best practices, current issues, and trends in special collections related to academic libraries required.
Proven ability to deliver exceptional patron service, outreach, and engagement in an academic environment required.
Preferred experience:
Minimum of one-year full-time equivalent academic library experience, including some combined experience in special collections.
Minimum of one-year full-time equivalent academic library experience providing research services, instruction (online and in person), and developing online instructional tools (e.g., LibGuides, etc.).
Experience in library outreach work, or equivalent work in the other sectors.
Experience with building collaborative relationships and networks with faculty.
Experience successfully pursuing funding opportunities, including grant writing to support educational/community initiatives.
Knowledge and understanding of best practices, current issues, and trends in children's and young adult literature.
Knowledge of and/or experience with open education pedagogy and instructional tools.
Experience with large event coordination and management.
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality
Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Must be able to prioritize, manage, and meet multiple deadlines, thrive in a complex work environment, and display solid problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work in a culture that is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills as required.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other faculty and staff, and students.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment as required.
Must have high attention to detail and be able to organize workflows, coordinate activities, and balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment.
Ability to handle multiple ongoing duties concurrently as required.
Physical & Environmental Factors: Special Working Conditions: Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions
Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check? (Open Ended Question)
- * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
Required Documents Required Documents - Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
Optional Documents
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start,