Digital Repository Librarian/Assistant Professor

Description

Position: Digital Repository Librarian/Assistant Professor at OSU Libraries & Press

Application Link: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/107853 (Posting P04808UF)

Deadline: Friday, October 29, 2021

The Oregon State University Libraries & Press seeks a dynamic, creative, and service-oriented colleague to provide leadership, vision, and oversight for the libraries’ digital repositories. The Digital Repository Librarian is a full-time (12-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor position and a member of the University Libraries faculty. The person in this position provides for the accessibility and curation of the scholarship and unique resources of the University in two flagship repositories: ScholarsArchive@OSU institutional repository and Oregon Digital. 

OSULP is deeply committed to openness and sharing and embraces open access to the scholarship of its faculty and students. The Digital Repository Librarian participates in committees, task forces, and international developments related to digital repositories. As tenure-track faculty, OSULP librarians actively contribute to the published literature and to their communities of practice; they also serve their community and their profession in the library, on campus, and at the regional, national, and international levels.

OSU is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, OSU values diversity in our faculty and staff regardless of their self-identity; to that end, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.  The successful applicant will join a very collaborative and highly engaged team of library faculty and staff. 

OSU Libraries & Press offers a relocation allowance and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement program choices, and numerous other benefits, including professional development support. This position is represented by OSU’s faculty union, United Academics OSU, AAUP/AFT Local 9609. Salary is expected to begin at $57,000. To review the full position description and submit application documents online by October 29, 2021, visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/107853 (Posting P04808UF).

Questions can be directed to the search chair, michael.boock@oregonstate.edu.