Education and Outreach Librarian

Position: Open Education and Outreach Librarian
## Open Education and Outreach Librarian The University Library at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, invites applications for a full-time Open Education and Outreach Librarian Position. The Open Education and Outreach Librarian is a dynamic role blending innovation, instruction, and campus engagement to support student learning and faculty success.  The position is a 1.0 FTE Academic Staff position, reporting to the Educational Materials Center and Archives Librarian.
** Official UW Title/

Job Description:

**$52,000-$55,0000 based on experience and available budget, with benefits
** Open Education and Outreach Librarian
** This position leads

UW-Stout’s mission as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University.  Serving as a liaison to academic departments, the librarian delivers course-integrated information literacy instruction, research support, and collaborative learning initiatives, while developing tutorials and digital learning objects. The role also advances the library’s outreach through coordinated marketing and engagement efforts. the discovery, creation, and adoption of open educational resources (OER) that support high-impact learning experiences aligned with
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited program OR a master’s degree in education, instructional design, data science, or related field.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated experience providing instructional, research, or technical support in an academic, research, or educational environment.

- Demonstrated ability and commitment to professional growth and staying current with emerging technologies
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.

- Ability to design accessible learning experiences using emerging technologies.

- Experience with outreach, strategic communications, social media, or marketing, ideally in higher education, libraries, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations
- Strong project management skills
** POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Open Education (30%)
** Collaborates with instructors and instructional support staff to advance the discovery, creation, adaptation, and adoption of Open Education Resources (OER) integrating innovative and accessible learning materials into the curriculum.

Serves as a campus resource on copyright, licensing, and accessibility best practices for creating and using open education resources.
** Instructional Support and Liaison Responsibilities (40%)
**** Academic Staff Responsibilities and Professional Service
** 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. UW-Stout’s University Library is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
* In your cover letter, address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for the position(s) as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
* 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 #Stout Proud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.
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