Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian @ FIU

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Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.  

Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian 

The OER Librarian at Florida International University Libraries plays a key role in fostering collaboration, supporting scholarship campus-wide, and championing innovative ideas. Working closely with librarians and faculty, this role contributes to the integration of library materials into the university curriculum, emphasizing open educational resources (OER) and digital learning objects. The incumbent actively collaborates with various university partners to raise awareness of OER initiatives, encouraging broad participation by departments, faculty, and students. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

Collaborative OER Initiatives: 

  • Develops and maintains web content promoting information literacy, including video tutorials, research guides, and digital learning objects. 
  • Stays abreast of OER and low-cost textbook initiatives, leading efforts to promote their adoption campus-wide. 
  • Actively engages with university partners such as FIU Online, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and the Textbook Affordability Committee to support textbook affordability and OER efforts. 
  • Provides leadership in inspiring faculty to develop, adopt, and assess OER for student benefit. 
  • Leads the development and implementation of OER policies related to copyright, open licensing, and attribution of Creative Commons materials. 

Curriculum Support and Assessment: 

  • Assists librarians in developing information literacy workshops. 
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of library instruction efforts, including creating assessment instruments. 

Instructional Support: 

  • Develops, delivers, and assesses information literacy instruction for assigned programs, utilizing both in-person and online formats. 
  • Integrates new technologies and pedagogies into instructional delivery. 
  • Contributes to library instruction efforts within the instruction team. 

Librarianship and Scholarship: 

  • Serves as liaison to selected academic programs, participating in collection management for liaison schools and programs. 
  • Participates in Library committees and contribute to the planning and development of Library-wide policies and services. 
  • Provides reference and research assistance to library users. 
  • Maintains an ongoing service and scholarship record. 

 

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent. 
  • Experience with library instruction and information literacy. 
  • Proficiency in instructional technologies and digital learning object creation. 
  • Familiarity with assessment and evaluation methodologies. 
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse environment. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of open education, open access, copyright, and intellectual property issues. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in higher education. 
  • Knowledge of pedagogical and learning theories. 

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about collaborative work, supporting scholarship, and embracing innovation within a dynamic academic environment. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID: 532336 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.