Librarian I (2 positions)

* Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited program, master’s in education, master’s in instructional design, master’s in data science, or master’s in a related field.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.* Demonstrated experience with academic research support, digital literacy, and instruction.* Experience with AI platforms and tools for education, including generative AI, language models, and prompt engineering.* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all constituencies of the University.* Demonstrated ability and commitment to stay current with emerging technologies* Understanding of copyright, intellectual property, and ethical issues related to OER and AI-generated content.* Expertise of AI ethics, including privacy, surveillance, and algorithmic bias.* Ability to design accessible learning experiences using emerging technologies.* Strong project management skills* Supports faculty and instructors in the discovery, creation, dissemination, identification, accessibility and adoption of engaging open materials, including AI-assisted textbooks, simulations, and datasets.* Supports the expansion of multimodal instruction by working with faculty during the course design phase to identify digital resources and OERs that enhance the online learning experience of students.* Develops and coordinates initiatives and services designed to support finding, assessing, using, and creating OERs in collaboration with colleagues.* Champions the creation, adoption, and evolution of next-gen OER—such as AI-generated, mixed-reality, and holographic learning objects—ensuring accessibility, and industry relevance.* Embeds open resources into polytechnic pathways including badging, micro credentials, and stackable learning for industry skills.* Serves on appropriate library, campus, or UW System committees, confirmed by the Library Director/supervisor.* Participates in professional development, professional service activities, and library planning.* Maintains professional competence in academic library instruction, services, and technology,* Maintains in-depth knowledge of relevant academic programs, curriculum, and instructional practices.* Accepts the rights and responsibilities of an Academic Staff member as outlined in University Library policies and the UW-Stout Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointee Handbook.* Works on special library projects and assignments as designated by the Library Director or supervisor.The AI Librarian will provide consultations, training, and resources to support the academic community in effectively applying AI in research and learning. The role involves integrating AI literacy into the library instruction program. Additionally, the AI Librarian will collaborate on campus-wide initiatives to foster interdisciplinary discussions on AI, contribute to advancing digital literacy, and contribute strategies that promote responsible use of AI across the university.* Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited program, master’s in education, master’s in instructional design, master’s in data science, or master’s in a related field.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Experience with AI platforms and tools for education, including generative AI, language models, and prompt engineering.* Demonstrated ability and commitment to stay current with emerging technologies.* Understanding of copyright and intellectual property related to OER and AI-generated content.* Knowledge of AI ethics, including privacy, surveillance, and algorithmic bias.* Demonstrated experience with academic research support, digital literacy, and instruction.* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all constituencies of the University.* Ability to design accessible learning experiences using emerging technologies.* Strong project management skills.* Serves on appropriate library, campus, or Universities of Wisconsin committees, confirmed by the Library Director.* Pursues professional development, scholarly activities, and professional service activities.

Maintains professional competence in AI, digital pedagogy, and instruction, and share insights with the campus community.* Maintains an in-depth current knowledge of relevant curricular programs and instructional practices at UW-Stout.* Accepts the rights and responsibilities of an Academic Staff member as outlined in University Library policies and the UW-Stout Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointee Handbook.* Works on special library projects and assignments as designated by the Library Director.University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority. We offer 170+ programs in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. On a campus where labs and studios outnumber traditional classrooms by 3:1, our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our over 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages—all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.

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University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr