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Open Educational Practices Assistant

Penn State University
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Abington, PA 19001, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Penn State University Libraries is seeking an Open Educational Practices Assistant to support the development of open educational resources (OER).
  • The position involves collaboration with faculty to create inclusive educational content that reflects diverse student experiences.
  • Candidates should possess skills in research, writing, and technology related to educational content creation.
  • This role requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, and the salary is not specified in the job listing.
  • Applicants must complete the application process through Workday, with remote work approval not guaranteed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State University Libraries Library Learning Services Department is accepting applications for an Open Educational Practices Assistant.

The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to be a part of transforming education at Penn State. The assistant will collaborate with the Library Learning Services Department and a Penn State faculty member in a variety of disciplines on a program in which they will facilitate the development of open educational resources (OER) that better reflect our student diversity and include marginalized voices and experiences historically absent within disciplinary discourses, special collections materials, and commercially produced textbooks/manuscripts. The successful applicants may assist faculty with course materials creation, such as developing/adapting/revising course content and presenting that content in an appropriate open publishing tool.


Duties include:

  • Explore and gain expertise in open educational practices in order to expand agency in their own education.
  • Develop research, transcription, writing, editing, technological, and/or other discipline- and project-specific skills related to creating and publishing accessible, inclusive educational content.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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