Instructor, Open Educational Resources Librarian

To support the instructional, research, scholarship, creative activity, and public service missions of the University of Maine by promoting adoption of open educational resources (OER), providing information literacy instruction and design assistance, reference and collection development service, and research assistance. To serve as a liaison in the Sciences and other areas as assigned. To participate in fostering learner success, to assist with creating and innovating for Maine and beyond, and to help grow and steward partnerships. The work is based on-site in Orono, but involves virtual support for Merrill Library in Machias. Typical hiring range for this position is $51,183 to $54,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Master’s degree in library science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. 
• Experience with promotion of OER resources in an academic setting. Academic reference experience is required, with reference experience with science disciplines preferred.
• Experience or training in information literacy instruction.
• Experience or training in classroom instruction and online instruction. Experience with the creation of web pages and/or tutorials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with integrating Artificial Intelligence in support of research and instruction.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: June 14, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: June 25, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: July 15, 2024
Tentative start date: September 16, 2024

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).