Institution

Old Dominion University

Job Title

Library and Information Studies - Assistant Professor

Dates

Opening Date: 05/18/2017
Closing Date: 08/1/2017

Job Description

The Old Dominion University Darden College of Education is inviting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Library Science. Start date for the position is either January or August 2018. The College seeks scholars interested in expanding ODU’s successful school library program into a more diversified library and information studies program.

To carry out our mission, we seek a candidate able to build on the program’s current strengths and enhance its national reputation and commitment to innovative scholarship, teaching, and discovery in the library and information fields.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include (1) producing high quality research for publication in top-ranked journals; (2) teaching and developing graduate level, distance-education courses in librarianship and information studies; (3) seeking external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities; (4) advising and directing graduate and doctoral student coursework and research; and (5) participating in initiatives directed toward program growth and development.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Required Qualifications are: (1) an earned doctorate in library/information studies or related field by December 31, 2017, for January starting date, or August 31, 2018, for August starting date; (2) strong potential or history of research and scholarly activities; and (3) demonstrated ability to teach core library and information studies coursework outside of the school library specialization.

Preferred Qualifications are: (1) an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program; (2) a record of service and leadership in the library profession; (3) a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to work collaboratively; (4) experience with effective and innovative online, asynchronous instruction; (5) a record of peer-reviewed publications and/or external grant experience; and (6) interest and experience in research and teaching in new and emerging areas of library and information studies.

Supplemental Information

The Darden College of Education Mission:  The Darden College of Education is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities, and service. Within the context of a diverse student body and faculty, the college strives to achieve its goals of excellence by meeting the educational needs of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and world. The College excels through the achievement of national and international prominence in the disciplines of the college and through the preparation of outstanding educators, leaders and professionals. The mission of the Darden College of Education is to prepare distinguished professionals who become leaders in their fields.

Institutional Context:  Old Dominion University (ODU) is a dynamic metropolitan, residential, and research-extensive public institution with a student enrollment of 24,670, including approximately 6,000 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. Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically including the following:

  • letter of interest 
  • curriculum vitae 
  • research statement 
  • samples of scholarly writing/publications 
  • names and contact information for three professional references

All materials should be submitted to the job posting at https://jobs.odu.edu/. For questions concerning the position, please contact Sue Kimmel, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2017, and continue until the position is filled.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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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