"Assistant Professor, Library & Information Studies"

The Darden College of Education & Professional Studies at Old Dominion University (ODU) are seeking applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Library & Information Studies in Norfolk, VA. Duties are as follows: Teach and develop graduate level, distance-education courses in librarianship and information studies. Produce high quality research for publication in top-ranked journals. 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.

The position requires the following: Ph.D. in Library/Information Sciences or a related field by date of selection. Preferences: An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program preferred but not required. Demonstrated or potential ability to teach one or more of these MLIS Core classes: Knowledge Organization, Knowledge Resources, Library Management & Leadership preferred but not required. Strong potential or history of research and scholarly activities, such as a record of peer-reviewed publications and/or external grant experience preferred but not required. Professional and/or teaching experience in libraries, archives, or information organization preferred but not required. No amount of experience is required. Would hire without the above preferences. Mail resume to S. Daniels, Old Dominion University, 2006 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529.