"WisTech Open Instructional Design Librarian"

Overview and Responsibilities

The WisTech Open Instructional Design Librarian supports the efforts of open educational resources (OER) across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). For more information about WisTech Open visit https://www.cvtc.edu/grants/wistech

This position may be based anywhere within the state of Wisconsin to support the OER initiatives of the WTCS. Depending on the candidate's location, the role has the potential to be fully remote, with minimal travel required for essential in-person meetings. If the selected candidate resides within Chippewa Valley Technical College's (CVTC) 11-county district, the position will adhere to CVTC's remote work policy guidelines. Work placement, remote and on-site, is determined based upon the needs of the College and is subject to CVTC remote work policy and specific department workplace expectations.

The WisTech Open Instructional Design Librarian integrates expertise in instructional design, open education, and library science to support the development of high-quality, accessible open educational resources (OER) across the Wisconsin Technical College System. This position focuses on embedding learning theory and instructional integrity into OER projects while ensuring copyright compliance, metadata quality, and discoverability across platforms. The role serves as a strategic consultant and hands-on practitioner in course design, open licensing, repository curation, and educational technology integration, offering guidance to faculty, librarians, and designers throughout the system.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty developers/subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure OER projects are instructionally sound, aligned with learning outcomes, and meet accessibility standards.
• Consult on and help structure OER projects within Pressbooks and other platforms, incorporating active learning and UDL principles.
• Identify and suggest openly licensed or public domain materials that support program objectives and meet faculty needs.
• Apply advanced knowledge of open licensing, copyright, and citation standards to review and correct attribution practices in course materials.
• Evaluate digital tools (e.g., annotation platforms, AI-integrated tools, accessibility checkers) to support faculty adoption of scalable, inclusive course materials.
• Collaborate with SMEs to determine how technology can enhance content and meet learner needs.
• Lead or co-lead professional development sessions, workshops, and consultations related to instructional design, copyright, and OER integration.
• Stay informed on trends in instructional technology, library publishing workflows, and open pedagogy to inform statewide initiatives.
• Collaborate with statewide librarians, instructional designers, and teaching and learning centers to advance the adoption of open practices.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the WTCS OER Repository.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and stakeholders.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet project goals and deadlines.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience in academic libraries or instructional design settings, preferably involving OER or online education.
• Experience designing, curating, or supporting accessible course materials using UDL and WCAG guidelines preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of copyright, Creative Commons licensing, and instructional technology tools (LMS, Pressbooks, H5P, etc.) preferred.
• Experience working at an academic (higher education) library setting or as an instructional designer preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.