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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Teaching Assistant Professors (2) of Library & Information Sciences (Non-Tenure Track)
Department: STEM ED/PROF STUDIES
Position Number: F1097A F0970A
Job Description
The Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies seeks applicants for a 10-month faculty position as a Lecturer of Library & Information Studies to start July 25, 2027. The primary responsibilities for this position are:
- To develop and teach graduate, distance learning courses in library and information studies.
- To participate in the administration and recruitment initiatives of the Master of Library and Information Studies program.
- To develop and maintain relationships with employers in libraries, archives, and other related institutions to assist with recruitment, program growth, and placements.
- To participate in the professional and intellectual community through service in the program, department, and college.
The Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies is proud to support a diverse and inclusive culture. Individuals from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
The minimum requirement for this position is a Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- ALA Accredited MLIS
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Evidence of teaching ability in library, information, archival and/or technology studies.
- Professional experience in academic, public, school, or special libraries or other information fields.
- Excellence in written and oral communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Library and Information studies or related area of study.
- Experience teaching in an online, asynchronous environment.
- Experience teaching online, graduate-level courses.
- Experience with course development.
- Expertise and experience in the areas of digital scholarship, archival studies, special collections (rare books and manuscripts), and scholarly communications, or school librarianship.
- Demonstrated breadth of knowledge of the library profession.
- Evidence of a commitment to student success.
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date: 10/12/2026
Application Review Date: 11/23/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must submit application materials to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27361 including the following:
- Letter of Interest.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
For questions concerning the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Elizabeth Burns, eburns@odu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2026, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly: Yes
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
https: //www.odu.edu/eps
About the Department
https: //www.odu.edu/stemps
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
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Professors (2) of Library & Information Sciences (Non-Tenure Track)
Department: STEM ED/PROF STUDIES
Position Number: F1097A F0970A
Job Description
The Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies seeks applicants for a 10-month faculty position as a Lecturer of Library & Information Studies to start July 25, 2027. The primary responsibilities for this position are:
- To develop and teach graduate, distance learning courses in library and information studies.
- To participate in the administration and recruitment initiatives of the Master of Library and Information Studies program.
- To develop and maintain relationships with employers in libraries, archives, and other related institutions to assist with recruitment, program growth, and placements.
- To participate in the professional and intellectual community through service in the program, department, and college.
The Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies is proud to support a diverse and inclusive culture. Individuals from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
The minimum requirement for this position is a Master of Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- ALA Accredited MLIS
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Evidence of teaching ability in library, information, archival and/or technology studies.
- Professional experience in academic, public, school, or special libraries or other information fields.
- Excellence in written and oral communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Library and Information studies or related area of study.
- Experience teaching in an online, asynchronous environment.
- Experience teaching online, graduate-level courses.
- Experience with course development.
- Expertise and experience in the areas of digital scholarship, archival studies, special collections (rare books and manuscripts), and scholarly communications, or school librarianship.
- Demonstrated breadth of knowledge of the library profession.
- Evidence of a commitment to student success.
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date: 10/12/2026
Application Review Date: 11/23/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must submit application materials to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27361 including the following:
- Letter of Interest.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
For questions concerning the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Elizabeth Burns, eburns@odu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2026, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly: Yes
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
https: //www.odu.edu/eps
About the Department
https: //www.odu.edu/stemps
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
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Library Assistant
Match your credentials to EB classification
An MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program typically qualifies you for EB-2. Without a graduate degree, two or more years of library experience in a skilled role can support an EB-3 skilled-worker petition. Document both paths before you apply.
Target institutional employers with PERM history
Public library systems, academic libraries, and government archives are far more likely to have established PERM workflows than small private employers. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history specifically for Library Assistant roles.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Library Assistants in your city before negotiating, so you know the floor the employer must meet.
Understand the recruitment test timeline
Your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort under PERM rules and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. This process typically takes 60 to 90 days before PERM can be filed, so build that runway into your expected start-date conversations with HR.
Track your priority date if born in a backlogged country
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, your priority date may not become current for years. File your I-485 as soon as your date is current and check the USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin to monitor movement.
Clarify O*NET occupational alignment during offer talks
PERM filings must map your duties to a recognized SOC code. Confirm with the employer that the Library Assistant role they're filing for matches the O*NET occupational profile for your actual duties, since a mismatch can trigger a PERM audit or denial.
Green Card Library Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Library Assistant role qualify for PERM labor certification?
Yes, Library Assistant positions can qualify for PERM certification under EB-3 for skilled workers with at least two years of experience, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree such as an MLS. The employer must demonstrate through a formal recruitment test that no qualified U.S. worker is available, then file the PERM application with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The PERM process requires a prevailing wage determination and a documented recruitment effort before an I-140 is filed with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 carry per-country annual limits, so nationals of India and China may face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be approved.
Which types of employers sponsor Library Assistants for green cards?
Academic libraries at universities, large public library systems, and federal or state government archives are the most common sponsors. These institutions typically have HR departments with PERM experience and long-term staffing needs that justify the sponsorship investment. Small or private libraries rarely initiate PERM because of the administrative cost and timeline involved. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for library roles.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 if your original I-140 was already approved, but you would need to restart the PERM and I-140 process with the new employer.
What experience or credentials strengthen an EB-3 Library Assistant petition?
For EB-3 skilled worker classification, you need at least two years of relevant library experience, which should be thoroughly documented with employment letters, job descriptions, and performance records. Specialized skills in cataloging systems like MARC, digital preservation, or archival management strengthen the petition by demonstrating duties that go beyond entry-level work and justify the employer's inability to fill the role domestically.