New River Community College

Open Rank in Library & Information Sciences 2 positions (Tenure Track/Tenured, F

New River Community College, Norfolk, VA, United States, 23500

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Job Title

Open Rank in Library & Information Sciences 2 positions (Tenure Track/Tenured, F0970A)

Department

STEM ED/PROF STUDIES

Position Number

F0970A F1143A

Job Description

Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education and Professional Studies is inviting applications for two 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.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Required Education

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

Minimum Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong potential or history of research and scholarly activities.
Demonstrated or potential ability to teach one or more of the MLIS Core classes: Knowledge Organization, Knowledge Resources, Library Management & Leadership.
Record of service and leadership in the profession.
For senior faculty, a scholarly record warranting a tenured appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Experience with effective and innovative online, asynchronous instruction.
Record of peer‑reviewed publications and/or external grant experience.
Interest and experience in research and teaching in emerging areas of library and information studies such as 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

01/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Telework Friendly

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.

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.

Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Contact

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

Pay Transparency and Non‑Discrimination 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. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose that information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, or in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.