Special education professor Jobs in College Station, TX

Job Description

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The Texas A&M University Libraries seek a collaborative and service-oriented Open Education Librarian to participate in the development and assessment of Open Education programs to meet the needs of faculty, students, and staff. The selected candidate will assist in the support of open publishing platforms, project development, open licensing and copyright education. Additionally, this role will support the OpenEd unit with outreach and engagement in course affordability awareness.

This entry-level position is ideal for a recent MLIS graduate or early-career librarian passionate about expanding access to learning materials and supporting open scholarly communication.

Opportunities to Contribute :

Track the development and use of Open Educational Resources (OER) on campus using institutional data sources.

Collaborate with internal library stakeholders to integrate affordability metrics into data reports.

Provide data to the Libraries Assessment team and Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Evaluation for analysis and data storytelling.

Compile data from all sources to update and maintain OER dashboard to highlight how data supports student success.

Create reports to support outreach and engagement efforts.

Stay current on data analytics tools and trends, including AI, to enhance OpenEd reporting.

Coordinate with Digital Publishing Platform’s member institutions through regular meetings, updates, and inter-institutional initiatives.

Aid the Platform Manager in updating processes, procedures, and guidelines.

Serve as a point of contact for information about open licensing, copyright, and fair use issues.

Assist with workshops, tutorials, and consultations on publishing topics.

Handle administrative tasks related to new publication communications.

Collaborate with Academic Engagement, Marketing, and other stakeholders to promote OpenEd.

Represent OpenEd services at library and university events, including orientations.

Build partnerships with campus groups to raise OER awareness.

Assist in identifying low- and no-cost course materials, including OER and library resources.

Participate in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs.

Salary : $62,.00 with an additional $3,.00 stipend for professional development

Location : This is an in-person opportunity. The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite Monday through Friday on our College Station campus.

Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Library Science must be conferred by the start date of employment.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess :

Knowledge or relevant coursework regarding data assessment tools (e.g. PowerBI), digital publishing platforms, copyright and open licensing principles, academic library functions to include library reserves, and / or ADA accessibility Title II standards.

Knowledge of Open Education initiatives and principles.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities.

Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment.

Conflict resolution skills.

Confidence in public speaking and representing the libraries.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

What You Need to Do

Apply! We strongly suggest submitting a Resume / CV and cover letter with your application. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV / Resume. Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Why Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries’ resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness : Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development : All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee