OER Publication Specialist; PT​/LTE

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth.

This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community.

If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western.

The OER Publishing Specialist supports open education work at Western Technical College as a member of the Library Services team in the Learning Commons. The Specialist provides support to librarians and faculty in designing, developing, adapting, and publishing open educational resources and related ancillary learning resources in a variety of formats. With a focus on cohesive design, usability, accessibility, and open access, the specialist identifies, uses, and creates openly licensed elements as well as edits, typesets, and formats content to prepare for publication.

This position is a part-time (15-20 hrs/wk) non-benefit eligible position with an end date of 06/30/2027.

This position would also be eligible for remote/hybrid option and would have flexible scheduled hours.

• Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
• Perform office functions that may include, but are not limited to: respond to internal/external customers and staff; create and modify documents, records, and reports using College standard software; maintain hard copy and/or electronic filing system; monitor inventory and budget information; schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for meetings and/or appointments.
• Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
• Student Success is the cornerstone of Western’s culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
• OER Publication Support - Supporting Action/Task May Include:
  • Support the development and publication of open educational resources (OER) using Libre Texts, Office 365, and other publishing platforms as needed
  • Research, curate, and/or create text and graphic elements for use in OER
  • Compose, review, and edit educational content in various formats and platforms
  • Review and/or edit layouts, drafts, and information to check for content, cohesion, readability, usability, and style
  • Ensure materials meet accessibility standards and best practices
  • Serve as point of contact for selected projects and provides guidance, training, and support for faculty authors regarding the OER creation process
  • Identify and provide guidance on issues associated with intellectual property and copyright

• Associate degree in related field OR
• Education in related field combined with appropriate occupational experience totaling 2 yrs. OR
• Related occupational experience totaling 2 yrs.

• Publishing, Graphic Design, Course Design, Copyright, library and/or OER background

This position reports to:
Manager - Learning Commons

Hourly rate: $20.00

Applicant review will begin:
Monday, March 23, 2026

Start Date of:
May 1, 2026

Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire)

Western is accredited by the Higher Learning…