ABOUT ORU
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.
OVERVIEW
- FULL TIME
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
COMPETENCIES
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.