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.
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.
