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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Higher Education (Tenure/Tenure-track F0602A)
Department: ED FOUNDATIONS & LEADERSHIP
Position Number: F0602A, F0586A1
Job Description
The Department of Educational Leadership & Workforce Development invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Higher Education to join a dynamic R1 research environment and contribute to graduate teaching, scholarship, and service in a practitioner–scholar program. The Higher Education (HIED) Program seeks candidates for the following appointments beginning August 2026:
Position A: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track
Position B: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
Rank will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and institutional criteria.
About the Program and University
Old Dominion University is a public, metropolitan, Carnegie Research 1 institution located in the Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, enrolling approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. In 2024, ODU merged with Eastern Virginia Medical School, expanding its academic and research footprint in the health sciences.
Hampton Roads offers a rich cultural and professional environment with a high quality of life, access to coastal living, and proximity to major policy and higher education hubs. The region is approximately 90 minutes from Richmond and within easy reach of Washington, DC, providing access to state and federal agencies, national higher education organizations, research partners, and professional networks of interest to higher education scholars and practitioners.
The Higher Education (HIED) Program, housed in the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, has a long-standing national reputation for excellence. The program prepares higher education leaders, scholars, and practitioners through a practitioner–scholar model and offers master’s, specialist, and Ph.D. degrees, including cohort-based doctoral experiences with national and international engagement.
Position Responsibilities
Faculty appointed through this search will be expected to:
Maintain an active and sustained scholarly agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications
Actively engage in submitting and acquiring external funding consistent with tenure and promotion standards at an R1 institution
Teach graduate courses (master’s, Ed.S., and Ph.D.) in face-to-face and online formats, including asynchronous delivery; the typical teaching load is four graduate courses per academic year
Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
Contribute to curriculum development, program governance, and departmental initiatives
Engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession appropriate to rank
* Collaborate with state, national, and international organizations in higher education
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
A doctorate degree from a regionally accredited university in Higher Education or a related field.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Faculty appointed through this search will be expected to:
Maintain an active and sustained scholarly agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and, where appropriate, pursuit of external funding consistent with tenure and promotion standards at an R1 institution
Teach graduate courses (master’s, Ed.S., and Ph.D.) in face-to-face and online formats, including asynchronous delivery; the typical teaching load is four graduate courses per academic year
Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
Contribute to curriculum development, program governance, and departmental initiatives
Engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession appropriate to rank
Collaborate with state, national, and international organizations in higher education
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Higher Education or a closely related field by the start date
An emerging record of scholarly productivity demonstrating strong potential for sustained peer-reviewed publication and, where appropriate, pursuit of external funding
Professional experience in higher education administration (e.g., student affairs, academic affairs, institutional research, enrollment management)
Scholarly expertise related to higher education systems (e.g., student affairs, governance, law, policy, finance, leadership, teaching and learning, equity, or data-informed decision-making)
Demonstrated or emerging expertise in research methodologies relevant to higher education scholarship (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, policy analysis, evaluation)
Demonstrated potential for effective graduate teaching across instructional modalities
Commitment to equity, inclusion, collaboration, and student success
Evidence of potential to advise and mentor graduate students
Additional Qualifications for Appointment at the Rank of Associate Professor
Record of scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor rank
Sustained scholarly productivity, impact, and external visibility
Demonstrated effectiveness in graduate-level teaching
Experience chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
* Demonstrated leadership and service within higher education
Preferred Qualifications
Experience securing external funding as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator
Presentations or leadership roles in professional associations such as ASHE, AERA, NASPA, ACPA, SACSA, or related organizations
Experience advising master’s and/or doctoral students
Experience in academic program administration (e.g., curriculum development, assessment, program coordination)
* Evidence of strong collaboration with colleagues and higher education organizations
Conditions of Employment
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date: 07/25/2026
Application Review Date: 02/20/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Instructions
Qualified individuals should submit the following to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25051:
A letter highlighting areas of primary scholarly expertise and qualifications for the position.
A current curriculum vita.
A two-page research statement.
A two-page teaching philosophy statement.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Names and contact information for three professional references (when your application is submitted, the application site will request letters of recommendation from these individuals).
Application materials submitted by any other means will not be considered. Application review will begin on February 20, 2026, and the position will remain open until it is filled. For questions and inquiries contact Dr. John Nunnery (Search Committee Chair) at jnunnery@odu.edu.
Telework Friendly: No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
Old Dominion University is a public, metropolitan, Carnegie Research 1 institution located in the Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, enrolling approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. In 2024, ODU merged with Eastern Virginia Medical School, expanding its academic and research footprint in the health sciences.
Hampton Roads offers a rich cultural and professional environment with a high quality of life, access to coastal living, and proximity to major policy and higher education hubs. The region is approximately 90 minutes from Richmond and within easy reach of Washington, DC, providing access to state and federal agencies, national higher education organizations, research partners, and professional networks of interest to higher education scholars and practitioners.
About the Department
https: //www.odu.edu/educational-foundations-leadership
About the Higher Education Program
The Higher Education (HIED) Program, housed in the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, has a long-standing national reputation for excellence. The program prepares higher education leaders, scholars, and practitioners through a practitioner–scholar model and offers master’s, specialist, and Ph.D. degrees, including cohort-based doctoral experiences with national and international engagement.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Academic Keys
- Other
- If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Higher Education (Tenure/Tenure-track F0602A)
Department: ED FOUNDATIONS & LEADERSHIP
Position Number: F0602A, F0586A1
Job Description
The Department of Educational Leadership & Workforce Development invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Higher Education to join a dynamic R1 research environment and contribute to graduate teaching, scholarship, and service in a practitioner–scholar program. The Higher Education (HIED) Program seeks candidates for the following appointments beginning August 2026:
Position A: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track
Position B: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
Rank will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and institutional criteria.
About the Program and University
Old Dominion University is a public, metropolitan, Carnegie Research 1 institution located in the Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, enrolling approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. In 2024, ODU merged with Eastern Virginia Medical School, expanding its academic and research footprint in the health sciences.
Hampton Roads offers a rich cultural and professional environment with a high quality of life, access to coastal living, and proximity to major policy and higher education hubs. The region is approximately 90 minutes from Richmond and within easy reach of Washington, DC, providing access to state and federal agencies, national higher education organizations, research partners, and professional networks of interest to higher education scholars and practitioners.
The Higher Education (HIED) Program, housed in the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, has a long-standing national reputation for excellence. The program prepares higher education leaders, scholars, and practitioners through a practitioner–scholar model and offers master’s, specialist, and Ph.D. degrees, including cohort-based doctoral experiences with national and international engagement.
Position Responsibilities
Faculty appointed through this search will be expected to:
Maintain an active and sustained scholarly agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications
Actively engage in submitting and acquiring external funding consistent with tenure and promotion standards at an R1 institution
Teach graduate courses (master’s, Ed.S., and Ph.D.) in face-to-face and online formats, including asynchronous delivery; the typical teaching load is four graduate courses per academic year
Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
Contribute to curriculum development, program governance, and departmental initiatives
Engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession appropriate to rank
* Collaborate with state, national, and international organizations in higher education
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
A doctorate degree from a regionally accredited university in Higher Education or a related field.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Faculty appointed through this search will be expected to:
Maintain an active and sustained scholarly agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and, where appropriate, pursuit of external funding consistent with tenure and promotion standards at an R1 institution
Teach graduate courses (master’s, Ed.S., and Ph.D.) in face-to-face and online formats, including asynchronous delivery; the typical teaching load is four graduate courses per academic year
Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
Contribute to curriculum development, program governance, and departmental initiatives
Engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession appropriate to rank
Collaborate with state, national, and international organizations in higher education
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Higher Education or a closely related field by the start date
An emerging record of scholarly productivity demonstrating strong potential for sustained peer-reviewed publication and, where appropriate, pursuit of external funding
Professional experience in higher education administration (e.g., student affairs, academic affairs, institutional research, enrollment management)
Scholarly expertise related to higher education systems (e.g., student affairs, governance, law, policy, finance, leadership, teaching and learning, equity, or data-informed decision-making)
Demonstrated or emerging expertise in research methodologies relevant to higher education scholarship (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, policy analysis, evaluation)
Demonstrated potential for effective graduate teaching across instructional modalities
Commitment to equity, inclusion, collaboration, and student success
Evidence of potential to advise and mentor graduate students
Additional Qualifications for Appointment at the Rank of Associate Professor
Record of scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor rank
Sustained scholarly productivity, impact, and external visibility
Demonstrated effectiveness in graduate-level teaching
Experience chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
* Demonstrated leadership and service within higher education
Preferred Qualifications
Experience securing external funding as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator
Presentations or leadership roles in professional associations such as ASHE, AERA, NASPA, ACPA, SACSA, or related organizations
Experience advising master’s and/or doctoral students
Experience in academic program administration (e.g., curriculum development, assessment, program coordination)
* Evidence of strong collaboration with colleagues and higher education organizations
Conditions of Employment
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date: 07/25/2026
Application Review Date: 02/20/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Instructions
Qualified individuals should submit the following to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25051:
A letter highlighting areas of primary scholarly expertise and qualifications for the position.
A current curriculum vita.
A two-page research statement.
A two-page teaching philosophy statement.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Names and contact information for three professional references (when your application is submitted, the application site will request letters of recommendation from these individuals).
Application materials submitted by any other means will not be considered. Application review will begin on February 20, 2026, and the position will remain open until it is filled. For questions and inquiries contact Dr. John Nunnery (Search Committee Chair) at jnunnery@odu.edu.
Telework Friendly: No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
Old Dominion University is a public, metropolitan, Carnegie Research 1 institution located in the Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, enrolling approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. In 2024, ODU merged with Eastern Virginia Medical School, expanding its academic and research footprint in the health sciences.
Hampton Roads offers a rich cultural and professional environment with a high quality of life, access to coastal living, and proximity to major policy and higher education hubs. The region is approximately 90 minutes from Richmond and within easy reach of Washington, DC, providing access to state and federal agencies, national higher education organizations, research partners, and professional networks of interest to higher education scholars and practitioners.
About the Department
https: //www.odu.edu/educational-foundations-leadership
About the Higher Education Program
The Higher Education (HIED) Program, housed in the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, has a long-standing national reputation for excellence. The program prepares higher education leaders, scholars, and practitioners through a practitioner–scholar model and offers master’s, specialist, and Ph.D. degrees, including cohort-based doctoral experiences with national and international engagement.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Academic Keys
- Other
- If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
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Old Dominion University hires across disciplines, but TN admission only covers occupations defined under USMCA. Before applying, verify your job title maps to a listed profession like engineer, computer systems analyst, or scientific technician, not a generalist administrative role.
Request a detailed offer letter
Old Dominion University's offer letter is your primary TN document at the border or consulate. Ask HR to include your USMCA occupation category, job duties, employment start date, and salary, because a vague letter is the most common reason TN admission is delayed or refused.
Prepare credential equivalency documentation early
Canadian and Mexican degrees may need equivalency documentation when your qualifying credentials aren't a standard U.S. four-year bachelor's. University HR departments in education rarely initiate this for you, so arrange an academic credential evaluation through a recognized service before your admission appointment.
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Finding open roles at Old Dominion University that realistically support TN admission takes more than a job board search. Use Migrate Mate to filter for positions at employers with confirmed TN hiring history, so you're targeting roles where the admission pathway is already established.
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Even though TN doesn't require a formal Labor Condition Application, Old Dominion University's offered salary should align with the occupation's prevailing wage for the Norfolk, Virginia area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer before negotiating, so you can identify any gap before accepting.
Confirm your occupation's O*NET classification
Border officers and consular officials assess TN eligibility partly by occupation code. Pull your role's O*NET profile and confirm the listed educational requirements and duties match both your credentials and the position Old Dominion University is offering, then bring that documentation to your admission appointment.
Old Dominion University TN Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Old Dominion University sponsor TN visas?
Old Dominion University supports TN admission for eligible Canadian and Mexican professionals by issuing the required employer offer letter. There is no petition or USCIS filing involved. The university confirms employment terms in the letter, and you present it at the port of entry or U.S. consulate along with your credentials and supporting documents.
Which departments or roles at Old Dominion University typically support TN admission?
TN-eligible hires at Old Dominion University are most common in research, engineering, computer science, and faculty or postdoctoral positions. These roles align closely with USMCA profession categories like engineer, scientific technician, or computer systems analyst. Administrative and general staff roles rarely qualify because they don't map to a defined USMCA occupation.
How do I start the TN process after receiving a job offer from Old Dominion University?
After accepting your offer, contact Old Dominion University's HR or international services office to request a TN support letter. Confirm it includes your USMCA occupation category, job duties, salary, and start date. Canadians present this at the border; Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate. Gather degree certificates and any credential evaluations before your admission appointment.
How long does TN admission typically take at Old Dominion University?
For Canadian nationals, TN admission at a land port of entry is usually processed the same day, assuming your documents are complete. Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate should expect a few weeks for scheduling and processing. Old Dominion University's offer letter preparation typically takes one to two weeks after HR receives your request.
How do I find open TN-eligible positions at Old Dominion University?
Start by reviewing Old Dominion University's official careers page and filtering for research, faculty, and technical roles that match USMCA occupation categories. Migrate Mate can help you identify which open positions at universities like Old Dominion have a realistic TN admission pathway, so you're not spending time on roles that won't qualify under USMCA.
How does TN visa admission work at Old Dominion University?
TN status is granted under the USMCA treaty — there is no USCIS petition or Labor Condition Application required. Canadian citizens can apply directly at a U.S. port of entry with an offer letter from Old Dominion University, while Mexican citizens must first obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate. The role must match one of the professions listed in USMCA Appendix 1603.D.1. Migrate Mate filters TN job listings to roles that fall within the eligible profession list.