Old Dominion University
Lecturer of Library & Information Sciences (Non-Tenure Track)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Posting Details
Job Title Lecturer of Library & Information Sciences (Non-Tenure Track)
Department STEM ED/PROF STUDIES
Position Number F1097A
Job Description
The Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies seeks applicants for a 10-month faculty position as a Lecturer of Library & Information Studies to start July 25, 2026. The primary responsibilities for this position are:
To develop and teach graduate, distance learning courses in library and information studies.
To participate in the administration and recruitment initiatives of the Master of Library and Information Studies program.
To develop and maintain relationships with employers in libraries, archives, and other related institutions to assist with recruitment, program growth, and placements.
To participate in the professional and intellectual community through service in the program, department, and college.
The Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies is proud to support a diverse and inclusive culture. Individuals from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
The minimum requirement for this position is a Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience teaching online, graduate-level courses.
Evidence of teaching ability in library, information, archival and/or technology studies.
Professional experience in academic, public, school, or special libraries or other information fields.
Demonstrated breadth of knowledge of the library profession.
Excellence in written and oral communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Library & Information Studies or related area of study.
Experience teaching in an online, asynchronous environment.
Evidence of a commitment to student success.
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 09/15/2025
Application Review Date 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must submit application materials to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24015
including the following:
Letter of Interest.
Curriculum Vitae.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
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. Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly Yes
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
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
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
Job Title Lecturer of Library & Information Sciences (Non-Tenure Track)
Department STEM ED/PROF STUDIES
Position Number F1097A
Job Description
The Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies seeks applicants for a 10-month faculty position as a Lecturer of Library & Information Studies to start July 25, 2026. The primary responsibilities for this position are:
To develop and teach graduate, distance learning courses in library and information studies.
To participate in the administration and recruitment initiatives of the Master of Library and Information Studies program.
To develop and maintain relationships with employers in libraries, archives, and other related institutions to assist with recruitment, program growth, and placements.
To participate in the professional and intellectual community through service in the program, department, and college.
The Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies is proud to support a diverse and inclusive culture. Individuals from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
The minimum requirement for this position is a Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience teaching online, graduate-level courses.
Evidence of teaching ability in library, information, archival and/or technology studies.
Professional experience in academic, public, school, or special libraries or other information fields.
Demonstrated breadth of knowledge of the library profession.
Excellence in written and oral communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Library & Information Studies or related area of study.
Experience teaching in an online, asynchronous environment.
Evidence of a commitment to student success.
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 09/15/2025
Application Review Date 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must submit application materials to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24015
including the following:
Letter of Interest.
Curriculum Vitae.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
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. Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly Yes
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
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
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents