Visiting Open Educational Resources Librarian - Scholarly Communication and Publ

Visiting Open Educational Resources Librarian - Scholarly Communication and Publishing

Position is available as soon as possible. This is a 100%-time, twelve‑month, visiting faculty appointment, renewable annually for three years, and may become permanent in the University Library. A hybrid work schedule may be possible after discussion with the supervisor, but all faculty are expected to have an on‑site presence at the residential campus.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement

The University Library of the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We strive to overcome historical biases and embrace diverse points of view as assets to our community. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead OER outreach and education services to encourage adoption and adaptation of OER for local contexts, and publication of new OER.
• Participate in OER publishing workflows with the library‑based press, Illinois Open Publishing Network (IOPN), and partners such as CARLI through OER grants and other initiatives.
• Monitor developments in OER legislation, policy, and practice, and educate internal stakeholders on these developments and issues related to OER and course materials affordability.
• Assess the impact of OER efforts, including development of metrics for internal use or external reporting.
• Participate in other scholarly communication services such as the institutional repository (IDEALS), copyright, and open‑access outreach.
• Pursue professional development and continued learning through unit training, collaboration with other librarians, self‑study, and other opportunities that arise.

Qualifications

Required

• ALA‑accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent; OR Ph.D. in a relevant field with significant experience developing and delivering courses in higher education, or working for a press in a position related to higher education textbook or other educational resources publishing.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and experiment with new publishing, repository, or other open educational resource (OER) technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in open educational resources.
• Potential to contribute to the national and international reputation of the University Library through professional research, service, and collaboration.

Preferred

• Awareness of best practices for accessibility of digital resources.
• Awareness of relevant copyright issues for OER, particularly Creative Commons licensing and fair use.

Appointment Information

The position is a twelve‑month appointment offering 24 annual vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 12 sick‑leave days per year (with additional non‑cumulative sick‑leave). Health insurance with a small co‑payment is provided, with options for spouse and dependents. Retirement participation is required through the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) and additional plans may be selected. The salary is $76,389, bargained under the NTFC Agreement.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Apply by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 5, 2025. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of four professional references. Applications must be submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu. For questions, contact Search Coordinator Aneitre Johnson (217‑265‑0244) or 217‑333‑2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations. For more information, see the required employment notices and posters.