Overview
The mission of the ASCCC OERI is to reduce the cost of educational resources for students by expanding the availability and adoption of high quality Open Educational Resources (OER). “OER” refers to teaching and learning materials that are freely available online for everyone to use and includes course modules, lectures, homework assignments, lab and classroom activities, pedagogical materials, games, simulations, and many more resources contained in digital media collections from around the world (as defined by www.oercommons.org). OER most often refers to openly-licensed textbooks and ancillary materials that are available at little or no cost to students. The OERI facilitates and coordinates the curation and development of OER texts, ancillaries, and support systems. In addition, the OERI supports local OER implementation efforts through the provision of professional development, technical support, and technical resources.
The implementation of OER at the local level is supplemented by coordinated state-level efforts designed to address gaps in local support and increase OER availability. In addition, the OERI has established a team of OERI Regional Leads who provide professional development and support to their regions, as well as represent the Initiative in various forums.
Job Description
Purpose
Each of the OERI Regional Leads serves as the primary contact of local OER Liaisons in their region to the OERI. Regional Leads are responsible for facilitating two-way communication between the OERI and the OER Liaisons. In addition, Regional Leads provide professional development opportunities for OER Liaisons. The OER Regional Leads are part of a team lead by the ASCCC OER Coordinator that develops and implements the Initiative’s work plan. The OERI has four Regional Leads, each representing one of the areas recognized by the ASCCC.
Compensation and Time Commitment
The Academic Senate will compensate each Lead’s college for reassigned time to conduct the Initiative’s work. The base compensation for Regional Leads is 20%. In each full month of the term four OERL events are scheduled. It is expected that each Regional Lead will host or coordinate one event, either an OERL event or a Friday Forum. In addition, each Regional Lead will support at least two events (e.g., managing the chat).
Minimum Qualifications
- Current full-time faculty at a California Community College at a college in the area for which a Regional Lead is being recruited.
- At least 1 year of experience using OER or facilitating the adoption of OER at a California Community College.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence in written, digital, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated professional success as a strategic thinker.
- Proven record of success in managing a complex long-term program or initiative involving multiple stakeholders.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Essential Functions
- Support and promote the achievement of the goals and objectives of the OERI.
- Maintain regular contact with OER Liaisons in the region to which the Lead is assigned to identify OER-related needs and determine the best way to support local OER efforts.
- Serve as a resource to OER Liaisons.
- Conduct targeted OER outreach and provide support as requested.
- Travel, as needed, to present information and facilitate workshops.
Available Position and Application Process
The ASCCC OERI is currently seeking a faculty members from Area C and Area D colleges for the 2025-2026 academic year to serve as the OERI Regional Lead for their area. Applicants should submit a letter of interest delineating their qualifications and a current curriculum vitae or resume to the general OERI e-mail (oeri@asccc.org). In addition, the ASCCC OERI application process must be completed. If you previously submitted an application for any position, resubmission is not necessary. Both the ASCCC OERI Application and the ASCCC Faculty Application for Statewide Service need to be completed.
The review of applications will begin on April 15 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please direct any questions about this opportunity to our general OERI e-mail. (oeri@asccc.org)
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