Job description

Posting Number: 2026096
Location: San Marcos
Department: University Libraries
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $5,300.00 – 5,500.00
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Library and/or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Knowledge of major OER repositories and open training materials, specifically for higher education.
• Ability to learn new tools and skills to support open scholarship and open education (e.g., searching in OER repositories and using publishing tools).
• Proficient writing skills and ability to create promotional materials, training content, statistical reports, and general correspondence.
• Instruction/training experience with the ability to select appropriate teaching methods to meet learning styles given available resources; knowledge of instructional planning and design.
• Oral communication and presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of how to discover, adopt, revise, and remix OER.
• Knowledge of standard collection development best practices.
• Experience regarding best practices associated with the adoption, modification, and creation of OER.
• Experience in the evaluation of textbooks/instructional materials.
• Knowledge or experience administering Pressbooks, DSpace, or OER Commons platforms
• Open Education Librarianship Certificate, Certificate in Open Pedagogy, SPARC Foundations in Advocacy Skills, ISKME OER Advanced Skills Academy, Library Copyright Institute Certificate, or equivalents.

Job Description:

Texas State University Libraries is seeking an Open Education Librarian. This position facilitates the evaluation and implementation of open and affordable learning materials, advocates for OER adoption to faculty, and develops relationships with campus partners to promote student success through the implementation of open educational resources.

Job Duties:

• Create and initiate opportunities for open and affordable learning materials adoption focused on high impact courses using various traditional and creative methods.
• Facilitate, advise and train faculty in discovery, dissemination, and assessment of open content.
• Join, guide, and collaborate with campus partners in the adoption of OER for courses throughout the TXST curriculum.
• Act as primary point of contact for TXST Pressbooks instance, act as OERTX Hub manager, facilitate item deposits to Open Education Community in DSpace as appropriate.
• Coordinate and/or perform special projects, to support University Libraries, Division, and university priorities and strategic goals.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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