Assistant Professor, Library Services (AA25156)

• All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title: Assistant Professor, Library Services (AA25156)

Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title: State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization

City: Mankato

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Job Description

The Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian will lead the planning, implementation, and coordination of support for open education and textbook affordability initiatives and advocacy. As a member of the Library Faculty, this individual will collaborate with faculty, administrators, and staff to create meaningful partnerships within the library and across campus, including the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, IT Solutions, the bookstore, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office. This position requires a high degree of collaborative leadership and initiative and will be critical to the library's strategic growth to support student success.

In addition to serving students through open education and textbook affordability initiatives, library faculty work together in college-based teams to provide collection development, research support, and instruction. This position is a probationary, tenure-track faculty position assigned to the rank of Assistant Professor and is intended to begin on August 18, 2025.

Responsibilities:Support Library Services Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan efforts through open education and textbook affordability initiatives.

• Provide leadership, strategic planning, direction, project management, and assessment of OER and textbook affordability services for the University, including co-leading the Library Textbook Affordability group.
• Work collaboratively to provide advocacy and outreach, and to guide faculty in discovering and identifying, creating and disseminating, and adopting and assessing open and affordable course content.
• Participate in Minnesota State Open Education efforts and serve as a key liaison between the University and the MinnState System.
• Serve as a liaison to one or more academic programs, with responsibility for one or more of the following areas of focus: outreach, collection management, information literacy and library instruction, and research support.
• Engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).Minimum Qualifications
• ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or international equivalent by the time of employment.
• Familiarity with current theory, practices, and trends related to open education, open textbooks, open pedagogy, open licensing, and fair use.
• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens, including social justice and/or anti-racism, to the role.
• Ability to successfully communicate and work collaboratively with Library stakeholders, including library colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and other academic unitsPreferred Qualification
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, the challenges and opportunities surrounding open education, open publishing, or textbook affordability initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with any combination of the following: open educational resources, instructional design, publishing, copyright, open licenses, Creative Commons, knowledge of relevant technologies, platforms, or tools for managing and disseminating OER.
• Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, and creativity in problem-solving or managing multiple responsibilities in a changing environment.
• Coursework or experience working with informational, instructional, communication or graphic design technologies to develop online tutorials, guides, or videos.
• Experience working in, or knowledge of, academic libraries.
• Ability to provide research support, instruction services, collection development, or outreach to diverse populations in an academic setting.Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected].

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato's goals?*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Telework

Yes, up to 20%. Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location.

About

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes: Enhancing access and student success. Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs. Anchoring the communities and regions we serve. Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html. Destination 2030, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date: 08-18-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date: 09-20-2024

Close Date: 10-11-2024

Posting Contact Name: Sarith Phan

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Assistant-Professor--Library-Services--AA25156-_JR0000000366?Institution=a7c1912089511000d545e0844e430004