Old Dominion University
Open Rank in Library & Information Sciences
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
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 https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22967, 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, eburns@odu.edu.
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 (757)683-3141.
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
https://www.odu.edu/eps
About the Department
https://www.odu.edu/stemps (https://www.odu.edu/efl)
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
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
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 https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22967, 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, eburns@odu.edu.
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 (757)683-3141.
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
https://www.odu.edu/eps
About the Department
https://www.odu.edu/stemps (https://www.odu.edu/efl)
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
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