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Old Dominion University’s Darden College of Education and Professional Studies is inviting applications for two tenure track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Library & Information Studies program. The department is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, graduate students, and staff. The successful candidates will hold a 10-month, academic year position and will contribute to the advancement of our Master of Library & Information Studies program with a commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching.

Start date will be July 25, 2024.

The ODU Master of Library and Information Studies is an ALA Accredited degree with the American Library Association. Faculty are focused on growing a program with a national reputation with a commitment to leadership, social justice, and authentic practice informed by a context of innovative technology and community. We currently offer students pathways in assessment & evaluation, school librarianship, youth services, and instructional librarianship preparing students for professional positions in libraries, archives, and other information spaces.  We invite applicants interested in building upon the program’s current strengths through contributions of innovative scholarship, curriculum, pedagogy, leadership, and discovery.

How to Apply

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

1. Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Samples of scholarly writing/publications
5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
6. Names and contact information for three professional references

All materials should be submitted to the job posting at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19456. For questions concerning the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Elizabeth Burns, eburns@odu.edu.

Applications should be submitted by November 1, 2023 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications are:

1. An earned doctorate in library/information sciences or a related field by August 1, 2024;
2. Strong potential or history of research and scholarly activities;
3. Demonstrated or potential ability to teach one or more of these MLIS Core classes: Knowledge Organization, Knowledge Resources, Library Management & Leadership.

Preferred Qualifications are:

• An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program;
• A record of service and leadership in the profession;
• 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; and
• Professional and/or teaching experience in libraries, archives, or information organization.

The Darden College of Education and Professional Studies is proud to support a diverse and inclusive culture.  Individuals from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you qualify but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to connect and see if you could be a great fit.

About Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University (ODU) is a dynamic metropolitan, residential, and research-extensive public institution with a student enrollment of 23,494, including approximately 5,000 graduate students, and a full-time equivalent faculty of over 720 of which 40% are female. ODU is a vibrant, collegial university committed to serving the region and the nation through its leadership preparation programs, research, service, and community engagement. The University’s primary campus is located in Norfolk, VA, one of the seven cities that make up the historic Hampton Roads region of Virginia, a major recreation area with a population of 1.7 million. Programs are also offered at three Higher Education Centers in the region and at Distant Learning sites across the state and across the nation. The University offers joint programs with Eastern Virginia Medical School and is home to several nationally recognized Research Institutes and Centers of Excellence, including: the Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics; the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center; The Center for Educational Partnerships; and the Center for Accelerator Science collaboration with the Jefferson National Ac...celerator Facility. The main campus is only a 40-minute drive from Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Coast.

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