University of Wisconsin System - Eau Claire, WI
posted 5 months ago
The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is seeking an innovative and dynamic colleague for a tenure-track library faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. This position is focused on providing leadership for library digital learning and advancing the awareness and use of affordable and open educational resources (OER) across campus. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in OER professional development to develop expertise in this area. Working in a collaborative team environment, the OER and Digital Learning Librarian will identify instructional needs that can be addressed with digital tools. This role has primary responsibility for creating interactive online tutorials, course modules, and digital learning objects, thereby advancing library and campus information literacy efforts. The OER and Digital Learning Librarian plays a pivotal role in promoting access to and adoption of affordable and open educational resources on campus. In addition to these responsibilities, this faculty position will deliver information literacy instruction to students, faculty, staff, and community members, and provide research expertise through consultations in various formats. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and the ability to thrive in a changing and collaborative environment. A commitment to teaching excellence and to the University's equity, diversity, and inclusivity goals is essential. The starting salary for this position is $56,000, and it carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with an anticipated start date in September 2024.