The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Library seeks an innovative, strategic, and collaborative Bridge to Faculty Digital Publishing Librarian. This position will begin in August 2024.
Job Summary
This is a one-year, 100% time, 12-month appointment in the University Library. The Bridge to Faculty Digital Publishing Librarian will establish a research agenda during this time and work towards publishing their scholarship. There will be limited librarianship responsibilities and no service expectations during this year. The primary focus on research during this year is provided to ensure that the individual can establish a robust research agenda to support a possible transition to a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor.
For librarianship activities, the Bridge to Faculty Digital Publishing Librarian will provide instruction, consults, and training to UIC faculty and students in support of digital publishing and open education resources. This position reports to Head of Assessment and Scholarly Communications (ASC) and will work closely with the ASC team, liaison librarians, digital programs librarians, and other faculty and staff across the libraries.
About the UIC Bridge to Faculty Scholars Program
The Bridge to Faculty Scholars Program is designed to recruit promising librarians with the goal of recruiting, mentoring and supporting their transition to a tenure-track junior faculty position. Bridge to Faculty librarians who are successful at achieving specific, agreed upon goals during this time period may have the opportunity to transition to tenure-track faculty at UIC starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The program seeks to advance diversity of the permanent faculty by encouraging the recruitment, retention, and promotion of outstanding librarians from different backgrounds, with an emphasis on attracting individuals from groups who have been historically underrepresented in their department or fields. In addition to receiving active mentoring through the UIC University Library, the Bridge to Faculty Librarian will participate in a cohort-based mentoring experience through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Engagement, where they will have the opportunity to meet other Bridge to Faculty Scholars. The Bridge to Faculty Scholars Program is funded by the Chancellor’s Office and is administered through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Engagement.
Duties
- Develop a research agenda and engage in research and publication to contribute to the knowledge base of the profession in line with a tenure system faculty appointment.
- Provide workshops and support for open educational resources (OER) adoption, adaptation, and creation.
- Assist with the promotion of and provide workshops and consultations related to the library’s digital publishing services including the Institutional Repository (INDIGO), Open Journal Systems, Domain of One’s Own, and other digital publishing initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association within the past 5 years – completed no earlier than August 15, 2020, and no later than August 15, 2024.
- Knowledge of digital publishing platforms (e.g. Omeka, Scalar, WordPress, Pressbooks, Open Journal Systems)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing and publishing digital content
- HTML, CSS, and XML knowledge
- Understanding of and interest in the current issues related to scholarly communication including open-access and copyright
- Knowledge of open education resources and services
Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration, apply by February 16, 2024, with C.V, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. Please address your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the cover letter. The position close date is March 15, 2024.
All applicants must submit an online application through https://jobs.uic.edu/ . To apply, click on the following link: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8315?c=uic
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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in
receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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