Open Rank in Library

Posting Details

Job Title

Open Rank in Library & Information Sciences (Tenure Track/Tenured, F0970A)

Department

STEM ED/PROF STUDIES

Position Number

F0970A

Job Description

Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education and Professional Studies is inviting applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Library & Information Studies program. This is a 10-month, academic year position that will begin July 25, 2026 and will contribute to the advancement of our Master of Library & Information Studies program with a commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching. The department is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, graduate students, and staff.

The primary responsibilities for this position are to:

• Produce high quality research for publication in top-ranked journals.
• Teach and develop graduate level, distance-education courses in librarianship and information studies.
• Contribute to systematic planning and development of the library and information studies program.
• Seek external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.
• Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and university service.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in library/information sciences or a related field by August 1, 2026.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong potential or history of research and scholarly activities.

• Demonstrated or potential ability to teach one or more of these MLIS Core classes. Knowledge Organization, Knowledge Resources, Library Management & Leadership.

• A record of service and leadership in the profession.

• Candidates interested in the senior faculty position must have the requisite scholarly record to warrant a tenured appointment in the department

Preferred Qualifications

• An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• The ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with effective and innovative online, asynchronous instruction.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications and/or external grant experience.
• Interest and experience in research and teaching in new and emerging areas of library and information studies pr archival, scholarly communications, and/or preservation studies.
• Professional and/or teaching experience in libraries, archives, or information organization.

Conditions of Employment

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

09/15/2025

Application Review Date

01/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit application materials electronically at , including the following:

• Letter of Interest indicating your interest in either a tenure track or tenured appointment.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research Statement

• Samples of scholarly writing/publications

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Names and contact information for three professional references

For questions concerning the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Elizabeth Burns,

Applications should be submitted by January 01, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly

No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Research Interests

• Writing Sample 1

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents