Institution

Old Dominion University

Job Title

Associate Professor

Dates

Opening Date: 12/01/2016
Closing Date: 01/31/2017

Job Description

Old Dominion University invites applications for an Associate Professor to serve as the Program Director of an expanding Library Science Program in the Department of Teaching & Learning, Darden College of Education, beginning July 25, 2017. The College seeks an individual with an established record of research in the library or information field and experience with ALA accreditation. The program director will provide leadership and direction for building program capacity for our nationally recognized library program.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include: (1) producing scholarly research and publications in librarianship or related areas; (2) conducting and seeking external funding to support scholarly activities; (3) serving as the graduate program director for the Library Science Program; (4) growing a program through leadership in developing courses, areas of concentration, and certificates in the broad field of information and library science; (5) teaching in library and information science courses; and (6) developing and maintaining partner relationships with stakeholders.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

Qualifications Required Qualifications are: (1) an earned doctorate in library/information science or related field; (2) a strong history of research and scholarly activities; (3) experience in or strong potential for a leadership position; and (4) established research, teaching and service record. Preferred Qualifications are: (1) evidence of successful administrative experience; (2) experience with ALA, CAEP, and regional accreditations; and (3) national activity with library and information professional organizations.

Supplemental Information

Old Dominion University (ODU) is a dynamic metropolitan, residential, and research- extensive public institution with a student enrollment of 24,800, including approximately 6,000 graduate students, and a full time equivalent faculty of over 840 of which 40% are female. ODU is a vibrant, collegial university committed to serving the region and the nation through it 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 Accelerator Facility. Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically including a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly writing/publications and names and contact information for three professional references at https://jobs.odu.edu/ . For questions concerning the position, please contact Dr. Sue Kimmel ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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