Teaching & Learning Librarian

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *

• Provides leadership and support for Auraria Library’s open education initiatives in collaboration with campus stakeholders.
• Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to assess, implement, and maintain platforms and tools that support the creation and use of OER.
• Monitors and educates internal and external stakeholders on developments in OER, including trends, legislation, public policy, and best practices.
• Advises faculty, researchers, and students on intellectual property rights, including copyright, fair use, author rights, and open access.
• Delivers Research Help services across a large, complex, and rapidly changing information landscape. This includes providing support at the Ask Us Desk, delivering research consultations in-person and online, and virtual services (IM, email, etc.).

• Serves on the Library’s Instruction Team and facilitates instruction sessions (face-to-face and online) in a broad range of disciplines to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Creates and maintains web guides, tutorials, and other digital learning objects.
• Develops instructional partnerships around open education topics with campus stakeholders.

• Participates on Library and campus-wide committees and CU Denver faculty governance.

• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited or equivalent accrediting body program.
• Experience and/or coursework related to open education topics (OER, publishing models, licensing, copyright, open pedagogy, etc.).
• Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, inducing but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of education attainment, and religion.

• Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends in library research services including scholarly communication, open access, open pedagogy, author rights, and tools associated with these functions.
• Ability to document workflows and procedures.
• Ability to manage projects, including event planning
• Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment and to contribute to professional service.

• Strong subject matter expertise in the area of instruction.
• Understanding of instructional design and curriculum development.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and educational psychology.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods.
• Proficiency with educational technology and learning management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Classroom and group management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Capacity to collaborate with peers and administrative staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by September 15, 2025, at 11:59:PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

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