Title: Open Rank in Library & Information Sciences (Tenure Track/Tenured, F0970A)
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA:
Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time:
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:
1. Produce high quality research for publication in top-ranked journals.
2. Teach and develop graduate level, distance-education courses in librarianship and information studies.
3. Contribute to systematic planning and development of the library and information studies program.
4. Seek external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.
5. Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and university service.
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
6. An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program.
7. A demonstrated commitment to diversity.
8. The ability to work collaboratively.
9. Experience with effective and innovative online, asynchronous instruction.
10. A record of peer-reviewed publications and/or external grant experience.
11. 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.
12. Professional and/or teaching experience in libraries, archives, or information organization.