OER/OA Librarian at California State University, Bakersfield
About the Employer
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) opened in 1970 as the 19th campus of the 23 campuses within The California State University (CSU) system. As the only public four-year institution within a 100-mile radius, CSUB is committed to being a comprehensive regional university and strives for academic excellence. Our four schools offer majors in 31 undergraduate degree programs, seven credential programs, and 17 graduate degree programs. CSUB serves more than 10,000 students including the campus in Antelope Valley, counts approximately 50,000 alumni from its four schools, and serves a socially and ethnically diverse population. Under new campus leadership, CSUB is currently experiencing a vibrant period for strategic thinking, planned growth, and creative change. The city of Bakersfield has a population of 347,483 and has one of the lowest housing costs in the state. The city of Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean, Mojave Desert, and Sierra Nevada mountains are all within a one to two-hour drive from either campus. Candidates are encouraged to visit the University’s web site: https://www.csub.edu/.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Walter W. Stiern Library at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) seeks a Social Sciences & Open Access (OA)/Open Educational Resources (OER) Coordinator, a position designed to support delivery of library and research service to the campus community. This includes participating in CSUB's efforts to engage minoritized and/or underrepresented communities. CSUB is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The Social Sciences & OA/OER Coordinator provides instructional and collection development support to the departments within the School of Social Sciences and Education. The SS& OA/OER Coordinator also leads the library’s efforts to support faculty OER adoption and OA publishing. In addition, this position provides reference and information literacy instruction for the library. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the librarian will work collaboratively with library faculty and staff. As an integral member of the library faculty, this position explores emerging trends in librarianship and contributes to the development of forward-thinking approaches to the delivery of library services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
- ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science.
- Demonstrated understanding of copyright and fair use.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Experience in providing reference, instruction, and public service to diverse populations in an academic setting.
- Personal initiative, thoroughness, completing tasks in a timely manner, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and being flexible in changing environments.
- Independent problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to meet the requirements of retention, tenure, and promotion.
- Commitment to professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An additional graduate degree in the social sciences
- Experience with OA publishing and institutional repositories.
- Experience with OER and/or textbook affordability initiatives.
- Knowledge of OER standards for creation, adoption, and revision.
- Experience with Alma Analytics, Samvera, and ORCHID.
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Required Documents:
- In application materials, please include a statement about fostering an inclusive classroom. [OR]
- Please include a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion. The statement should include information on how the applicant currently or will potentially promote diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, research and service at CSU Bakersfield.
- Please submit your letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript(s) for all graduate work, diversity statement, and names and contact information of three professional references via Box, here: https://apptrkr.com/3965378
- Prior to hiring, official transcripts will be required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
- ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science.
- Demonstrated understanding of copyright and fair use.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Experience in providing reference, instruction, and public service to diverse populations in an academic setting.
- Personal initiative, thoroughness, completing tasks in a timely manner, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and being flexible in changing environments.
- Independent problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to meet the requirements of retention, tenure, and promotion.
- Commitment to professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An additional graduate degree in the social sciences
- Experience with OA publishing and institutional repositories.
- Experience with OER and/or textbook affordability initiatives.
- Knowledge of OER standards for creation, adoption, and revision.
- Experience with Alma Analytics, Samvera, and ORCHID.
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Required Documents:
- In application materials, please include a statement about fostering an inclusive classroom. [OR]
- Please include a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion. The statement should include information on how the applicant currently or will potentially promote diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, research and service at CSU Bakersfield.
- Please submit your letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript(s) for all graduate work, diversity statement, and names and contact information of three professional references via Box, here: https://apptrkr.com/3965378
- Prior to hiring, official transcripts will be required.
Comments and Other Information
Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Clery Act: CSU Bakersfield 's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSU Bakersfield. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.
EEO Statement: CSU Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment. Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or covered veterans’ status.
Comments and Other Information
Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Clery Act: CSU Bakersfield 's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSU Bakersfield. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.
EEO Statement: CSU Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment. Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or covered veterans’ status.