About this Open Educational Resources Librarian role at University of Ottawa
Posting Reason:
New PositionJob Family:
Library and ArchivesUnion affiliation:
APUOFaculty/Department:
Copyright ServicesCampus:
Morisset HallDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/05Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/31Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible, under the direction of the Senior Manager, Copyright Services, for supporting student success by advancing the creation and use of open and affordable course materials, including open educational resources (OER), and relevant copyright matters at the University of Ottawa. They actively engage in outreach, provide assistance and contribute to the Library’s activities drawing on best practices from regional and national initiatives.
Primarily, the incumbent is responsible for the following work and activities:
- Affordable learning, OER, and copyright outreach
Develop and implement outreach activities at the University that engage faculty and instructors to maximize the creation, adaptation, dissemination and use of affordable course materials, including OER, and the application of fair dealing, open licensing, and other relevant forms of copyright.
- Education, resources, and service development
Provide guidance and resources to faculty, instructors, and students to facilitate the creation, adaptation, dissemination and use of affordable course materials, including OER, and to understand and apply principles of fair dealing, open licensing, and other relevant forms of copyright.
Term: Vacant position - Preliminary appointment leading to continuing appointment.
Salary: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected hiring range for this position would normally be Rank I (salary starting at $73,098), II (salary starting at $86,623) or III (salary starting at $102,206) (As of May 1, 2025).
Benefits: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability insurance, basic life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a University of Ottawa pension plan, optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.
Workplace: Library, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.
Contact person: Talia Chung, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries, The University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5. [email protected] (Please indicate the position).
Required skills:
Education: A Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from an institution that has been accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent.
Professional experience:
- Demonstrated experience related to affordable course materials, the textbook landscape, and OER, including OER development and support;
- Working knowledge of Canadian copyright principles, including open licensing and current issues within higher education;
- Excellent leadership, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills;
- A proven service orientation with a willingness to collaborate and share expertise, as well as work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups;
- Experience in project management, organization marketing and assessment of library services;
- Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to make presentations and deliver training in both official languages.
The University of Ottawa Library would like to thank in advance, those who have submitted a job application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted for the next stage.
The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada
The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
