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Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to stay in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.

This 12-month faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank serves a hybrid role combining public services (70-80%) with technical services support.

Primary responsibilities include providing reference and research assistance, serving as a departmental liaison, and developing and teaching graduate courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program. A significant focus of the role is integrating AI literacy and emerging technologies into both library services and curriculum, preparing future school librarians to lead technology initiatives in K-12 settings.

The position requires evening and weekend availability for the program's hybrid modular teaching format.

• Graduate Program Teaching & Curriculum Development
  • Create, develop, and teach courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program, including hybrid modular and online formats.
  • Develop syllabi, learning materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
  • Mentor graduate students through internship experiences and comprehensive exam preparation.
• AI Integration & Emerging Technologies
  • Integrate AI literacy and emerging technologies into library instruction, services, and workflows.
  • Design curriculum addressing ethical and practical AI applications in library and K-12 settings
  • Evaluate and implement AI-enhanced tools, databases, and systems.
  • Stay current with developments in library technology and digital tools.
• Instruction
  • Teach undergraduate courses and one-shot library instruction sessions as assigned.
  • Develop research guides, tutorials, and instructional materials for liaison areas incorporating emerging technologies and AI tools.
• Reference Services
  • Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff through in-person, virtual, and electronic channels
  • Guide patrons in research, database navigation, and ethical use of AI research tools
• Liaison Activities
  • Serve as departmental liaison, building relationships with faculty to support curricular and research needs.
  • Create and maintain research guides and web pages in support of assigned liaison areas.
• Collection Development
  • Manage collections for assigned liaison areas
  • Assess collection strengths and gaps, with particular attention to AI, educational technology, and digital literacy resources.
• Library Systems & Technical Services
  • Support WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and Springshare products administration.
  • Assist with acquisitions, cataloging, and metadata workflows.
• Archival Support
  • Assist with archival processing, digitization initiatives, and maintenance of finding aids and digital collections as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, including committee work, attending meetings, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation initiatives.

EDUCATION

• MLS or MLIS Degree or an equivalent
• Second Master's degree preferred (in area of specialization)

EXPERIENCE

• Teaching at the graduate level, preferably in library science or education, including hybrid or modular formats
• Reference and research consultation, preferably in an academic library
• Working with library systems including WMS, Springshare products (LibGuides, etc.), EBSCO, and other major platforms (ProQuest, Gale, Sage, Elsevier)
• Collection development and management in academic or school library settings (preferred)
• AI tools such as large language models, AI-assisted research platforms, or automated metadata systems (preferred)
• K-12 school library or library media specialist settings (preferred)
• Archival principles and practices (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE

• AI applications in libraries and education, including ethical integration
• Library technical services operations including systems, acquisitions, and cataloging
• AASL Standards, ISTE Standards, and K-12 information literacy frameworks
• CAEP accreditation standards and state school librarian certification requirements
• Electronic and print library resources, databases, and research tools

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Curriculum design and instructional development
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse learners
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in library systems, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Commitment to student success, inclusive services, and a user-centered service philosophy
• Maintains strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.