Scholarly Communications Librarian

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research & Instruction, the Scholarly Communications Librarian is responsible for leading library publishing services and developing scholarly communication programs and services to advance open access through sustainable publishing models. This role requires an energetic professional with expertise in scholarly communications, a strong commitment to access to knowledge, and the ability to foster collaborations across stakeholders.

This 12-month tenure track position.

• Creates and maintains resources on open access and scholarly publishing.
• Supports existing publication platforms, Open Journal Systems and PressBooks, including the development of workflows, policies, and procedures for these platforms.
• Offers consultation to faculty on topics such as publishing agreements and content creation on publication platforms.
• Partners with the Associate Dean of Collections, OhioLINK, and others to administer Read and Publish or other transformative publishing agreements.
• Undertakes outreach and education which promotes scholarly publishing services and resources available through UC Libraries.
• Partners with the Digital Initiatives unit to ensure successful capture of digital scholarship which promotes open access and dissemination of the University's research.
• Administers the Open Educational Resources (OER) internal grant program.
• Advocates for open access and open educational resources on campus through engagement with relevant UC offices and committees.
• Represents UC Libraries in dialogue surrounding open access and scholarly communications with the university and broader academic community.

Graduate degree in Library and Information Science or an advanced degree in a relevant field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication practices, library publishing, open access initiatives, and the scholarly publishing lifecycle.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programming.
• Familiarity with repository platforms and library publishing platforms, such as Open Journal Systems and PressBooks.
• Evidence of successful project management involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a variety of teams and stakeholders.

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• Record of participation in professional organizations or initiatives related to scholarly communications.
• Familiarity with metadata standards and digital preservation practices.
• Knowledge of licensing best practices

• Applications without both a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
• Three (3) references will be checked during final stages

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10-14% of your salary.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $68,000 annually based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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