Open Educational Resources Librarian (part-time)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is hiring a part-time Open Education Resources librarian to develop the Justice eReader as a component of the Transforming the Justice Core project. This is a temporary position funded through spring 2022.
The Transforming the Justice Core project links humanities and criminal justice to provide future students interested in a career in law enforcement and other areas of criminal justice with an education rooted in problem-solving and critical thinking. This project is a step towards addressing the many crucial, permanent, sustainable changes that must be made to reform how we understand public safety and how the criminal justice system interacts with communities.
In 2021-22, liberal art and humanities and criminal justice faculty members partnered to develop a set of six new 300 level General Education courses that investigate a Landmark Supreme Court Case or set of cases through a humanistic lens. To support implementation of the courses and build interest across the college community, the OER librarian will support the expansion of the Justice e-Reader, an open access resource with texts used in the new Landmark Case courses and additional supplemental materials that connect to the themes of the course.
OER librarian project duties include:
• Develop and maintain the Justice eReader using Pressbooks or Manifold
• Coordinate faculty submissions to the Justice eReader, an open access resource for general education and select major courses at the college
• Identify additional, existing OER for incorporation into the eReader
• Participate in project assessment and faculty development activities
The OER Librarian will report to the John Jay Transforming the Justice Core project team, including the Director of General Education & Educational Partnerships and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Required Qualifications
• Graduate Degree in Library Science, or current enrollment in a Library Science program
• 1-2 years work experience in a postsecondary library setting or related environment
• Availability to work both remote and on-campus
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Open Educational Resources and Open Pedagogy, including OER platforms commonly used in higher education
• Experience in faculty development projects
• Expertise with information and instructional technologies, including: Microsoft Windows OS and Office software, LibGuides, Blackboard, and other instructional tools in the development of online tutorials, guides, or videos.
• Interest in media technology for teaching and learning
• Teaching or direct student support experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Compensation: up to 15 hours per week at a Non-Teaching Adjunct hourly rate commensurate with education and experience.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to Wynne Ferdinand at wferdinand@jjay.cuny.edu
