*STEM Instruction Librarian at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

OU Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative and highly motivated individual to serve as the STEM Instruction Librarian. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of scholarly information, best practices in library and technology pedagogy, and research methods across multiple science disciplines, and will join a diverse team of librarians and specialists serving the STEM fields and collaborating to promote scholarly communication, open educational resources, emerging technologies, research data management, digital scholarship and geospatial information systems supporting the learning and research needs of science departments. The STEM Instruction Librarian will engage faculty and instructors to integrate and scaffold information, digital and data literacy concepts and skills into the departments’ curricula and coordinate with colleagues to create teaching/learning opportunities to meet evolving educational needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and provides specialized instruction on library and related resources and the literature of a field through classes, group training sessions, and workshops sponsored by the library or related organizations; develops and teaches library-sponsored classes and workshops.


• Develops and coordinates programming designed to introduce and orient students in STEM disciplines to library programs, resources, and services.


• Provides individual instruction and research consultations to undergraduates from STEM disciplines.


• Develops and maintains positive working relationships outside the library with administrators, library representatives, faculty, and students in academic and affiliated units for assigned subject areas. Meets and/or communicates regularly with administrators and library representatives.


• Contributes accessible content for the library website.


• Compiles and submits activity reports and statistics for liaison activities related to research consultations, instructional activities, outreach programs, and other activities in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Creates reports related to activities as requested.


• Develops and maintains subject and interdisciplinary knowledge and knowledge of academic librarianship. Keeps abreast of new technologies/trends and how they may apply within academic libraries and to assigned disciplinary fields. Attends and participates in professional and scholarly conferences, workshops, and webinars.


• Participates in library and university committees and task forces related to primary job assignment as appropriate or assigned; serves and participates at the local, state, regional, national and international level in professional and scholarly associations as appropriate to position and experience.


• Contributes to the profession through presentations and publications.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must attach the following documents in pdf format:

• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of 3 Professional References

Hire will be contingent on submission of academic transcripts.

Best consideration date for this position is June 21, 2024.

Required Education and Experience: Master's degree in any subject area, AND:

• 12 months of related academic experience.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds in a respectful, equitable, and inclusive way.


• Experience solving problems flexibly, creatively, and with a strong commitment to service excellence.


• Ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and innovate. 


• Experience utilizing strong organizational, project, and time management skills to lead or coordinate multiple projects, working with minimal supervision.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

Certifications: None.

Advertised Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and carry.


• Ability to engage in repetitive motions,


• Standard office environment.


• Frequent exposure to interruptions,


• Requires contact with other departments and university officials.

Department Preferences:

• Graduate-level coursework or degree in a science discipline, education, or library and information science. 


• Experience in teaching students and faculty one-on-one and in classroom settings.


• Demonstrated understanding of the academic library’s role in research, teaching and learning, and of current and emerging trends/issues related to scholarly communication, open access, open educational resources, information and data literacy, research data management, impact metrics, and digital scholarship.


• Evidence of and/or interest in participating in professional development and continuing education activities, professional and scholarly associations, and presenting and publishing on work-related topics. 


• Record of accomplishment working in a team-based organization to achieve goals.

Supervision: None.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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