Librarian I (2 positions)

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Librarian I (2 positions) Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Lib I-Res, Learn & User Supp Job Duties: Key Job Responsibilities: Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area Contributes to the development of policies and procedures Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services Develops and curates collections The University Library at the University of Wisconsin–Stout invites applications for two visionary academic librarian positions: the Open Innovation & Engagement Librarian (.92 FTE) and the AI Literacy Librarian (1.0 FTE). These dynamic roles reflect UW-Stout’s mission as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, advancing applied learning, workforce readiness, and innovation through next-generation educational technologies. We seek forward-thinking, collaborative, and service-oriented professionals committed to shaping the future of teaching, learning, and research in a polytechnic context. Both positions report to the University Library Director, or designated supervisor within the library, and join a creative, collegial team working at the intersection of digital pedagogy, open resources, and emerging technologies. Candidates may apply to either or both positions. Open Innovation & Engagement Librarian Official UW Title/Job Description Salary: $46,200-$53,000 based on experience and available budget, with benefits FTE: .92 Open Innovation & Engagement Librarian The Open Innovation and Engagement Librarian champions the creation, adoption, and evolution of open educational resources (OER) that support high-impact learning experiences aligned with UW-Stout’s mission as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University. This role supports faculty in developing affordable, accessible, and engaging learning materials. The position amplifies the use of digital learning tools through course-integrated instruction; embeds OER into polytechnic pathways, including workforce-ready credentials; and enhances the library’s outreach. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum / Required Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited program, master’s in education, master’s in instructional design, master’s in data science, or master’s in a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Demonstrated experience with academic research support, digital literacy, and instruction. Experience with AI platforms and tools for education, including generative AI, language models, and prompt engineering. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all constituencies of the University. Demonstrated ability and commitment to stay current with emerging technologies Highly Desired Understanding of copyright, intellectual property, and ethical issues related to OER and AI-generated content. Expertise of AI ethics, including privacy, surveillance, and algorithmic bias. Ability to design accessible learning experiences using emerging technologies. Strong project management skills POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Open Innovation and Engagement Supports faculty and instructors in the discovery, creation, dissemination, identification, accessibility and adoption of engaging open materials, including AI-assisted textbooks, simulations, and datasets. Supports the expansion of multimodal instruction by working with faculty during the course design phase to identify digital resources and OERs that enhance the online learning experience of students. Develops and coordinates initiatives and services designed to support finding, assessing, using, and creating OERs in collaboration with colleagues. Champions the creation, adoption, and evolution of next-gen OER—such as AI-generated, mixed-reality, and holographic learning objects—ensuring accessibility, and industry relevance. Embeds open resources into polytechnic pathways including badging, micro credentials, and stackable learning for industry skills. Tests new AR/VR or mixed-reality OER platforms for STEM and design courses. Trai