| Title | Open Educational Resources & Instruction Librarian |
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| Position Type | Full-time |
| Schedule | Mon - Thurs, 9:00am - 5:30pm / Fri, 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Department | Central Library |
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| Position Number | 1S9468 |
| Job Description | Touro College Libraries is seeking a highly motivated Open Educational Resources & Instruction Librarian to advance the library’s Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative, which is aiming to create a more inclusive academic experience for Touro students. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Information Literacy Services and the Scholarly Communications Librarian to raise awareness of OER on different campuses, and to develop and implement OER programs in relevant academic departments. This librarian will also provide library instruction services to different graduate programs. |
| Job Duties | • Instrumental to the growth and success of the library’s OER program • Becomes familiar with the growing number of OER repositories, the breadth and depth of the subjects covered • Develops and leads training workshops on OER and provides relevant copyright information to faculty • Serve as an OER resource for faculty in the adoption, adaptation and authorship of OER • Teaches information literacy and research skills classes in face-to-face and online learning environments • Designs a variety of instructional webinars and tutorials • Develops and maintains content for the Library’s Social Media • Occasional evening hours • Performs other duties as assigned |
| Required Qualifications | • Master’s in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited institution • At least 1 years experience working in an academic library |
| Preferred Qualifications | • Willing to think outside the box and be creative • Experience working with a diverse student and faculty population • Comfortable in teaching and public speaking • Understanding the emerging technologies and their applications in an academic library environment • Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills • Familiarity with learning management systems, preferably Canvas • Creativity, flexibility and the ability to work in a team based environment is important • Knowledge in health sciences is preferred • Experience in web and multimedia technologies, including production tools like Camtasia |
| Physical Demands | • Extensive Use of Computers • Extensive time sitting and standing • Able to lift up to 5 lbs. |
| Special Conditions for Eligibility | |
| EEO Statement | Touro College and University System is committed to providing all persons equal opportunity in education and employment, and to ensuring a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment in compliance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), the New York State Education Law, and other applicable laws. It is the policy of the College to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment and in the administration of College programs, services, activities, and admissions on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Salary |
| To Apply: |
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| https://touro.peopleadmin.com/postings/4860 |
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