Open Education Resources Librarian (Assistant)

Job Title

Open Education Resources Librarian (Assistant)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,241.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job 

The Texas A&M University Libraries are seeking an Open Education Resources Librarian to support the growth of open education initiatives that advance course affordability and expand access to high‑quality learning materials. This position advances OER initiatives by guiding campus partners in locating, using, and developing open educational resources. The Librarian collaborates closely with colleagues across libraries to deliver educational programming on open licensing, fair use, and public domain materials, ensuring that campus stakeholders are equipped to make informed decisions about instructional content. The ideal candidate thrives within a highly collaborative environment where sharing ideas and incorporating feedback as a team are central to success. This position is especially well‑suited for early‑career librarians eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the University Libraries’ commitment to accessible education. 

 

This is an on-campus opportunity. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at our College Station campus. 

Salary: $62,900/annually with a $3,000 allowance for professional development. 

Cover Letter/Resume: A detailed cover letter describing your qualifications, professional goals, and interest in this position will greatly strengthen your application. You may upload your cover letter along with your resume on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

 

Opportunities to Contribute 

Open Education Outreach and Engagement 

• Participates with colleagues, in the libraries as well as across campus, on design, delivery, assessment, and promotion of library programs that support Open Education.

• Participates in planning the promotion of Open Education Resources (OER) in collaboration with the Academic Engagement Division, Marketing, and other potential stakeholders, including other library branches.  

• Promotes Libraries’ OpenEd services at specific library and university events such as faculty and student-focused events and orientations.  

• Build partnerships with campus groups including the Center for Teaching Excellence, Disability Resources, Student Government, and campus colleges and departments to support OER awareness.  

• Assists with locating openly licensed material for faculty.  Supports faculty with locating library-licensed materials and library reserves.  

• Participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings and activities as a member of the Academic Engagement Division.  

• Participates in creating processes f