Longwood University – Assistant Professor of School Librarianship (F0190) – News & Events

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students and 42,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description

The Department of Education and Counseling in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of School Librarianship (F0190) beginning in August 2027. For qualified candidates, an earlier start date of January 2027 may be possible.

The School Librarianship Program has been a graduate program for over 35 years and serves 100+ part-time students. The College is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the School Librarianship Program is Nationally Recognized by the American Library Association/American Association of School Librarians (ALA/AASL).

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in school librarianship on and off campus and via online delivery systems; supervise students completing clinical experiences; advise students; collaborate with colleagues both within the program and across campus; and engage in scholarly research and professional service activities. The standard teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester. In addition to the primary responsibility of teaching, faculty are also expected to engage in relevant scholarship and professional activities and to be committed to service at the departmental, college, and university levels.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• A doctorate in education or library science or an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or equivalent required

• Successful experience working as a school librarian

• Current teaching licensure in school librarianship/school library media or eligibility for licensure

• Evidence of scholarship related to school libraries – research, publication, and/or presentations at the state or national level

• Active participation in professional associations

• Background in children’s and/or young adult literature is preferred

• Higher education teaching experience at the graduate level is preferred

• Experience working with post-traditional students is preferred

Additional Information

This position is a full-time, tenure-track, instructional faculty position. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $70,000 – $75,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth Of Virginia Benefits Accompany This Position To Include

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts

• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays

• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))

• Life & Long-Term care insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon

• Educational benefits for most employees

• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; position posted 9/28/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position

• Current curriculum vitae

• Unofficial graduate transcript

• Evidence of Virginia teaching license or eligibility for licensure

• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom

• Names and contact details for three references who are familiar with the candidate’s teaching and research and can discuss the candidate’s academic qualifications for this position

Apply Now: https://longwood.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=205288#pageTop

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