Description
The School of Data Science at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an annual, 10-month position at the
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank as part of a multi-position hiring initiative for Data-Driven AI and Its
Transformative Impact on Special Education. This hiring cluster aims to fill two positions, one in the School of Data
Science and the other in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
We seek faculty with expertise in Data Science or a related field with a primary focus on applications in special
education.
They are expected to develop/maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program
in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and data science, including but not limited to:
AI-driven visual and auditory perception for special education
Accessibility and multimodal interfaces for special education
Predictive analytics on behavior data and symptomology
Assessment and feedback systems for special education
Teacher–AI collaboration for education
AI-driven adaptive learning systems
Immersive virtual learning environment
AI-driven therapeutic systems
Emotional intelligence with earlier and better understanding of neurobehavioral and neurocognitive deficits
Other Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Advise graduate students
Collaborate with other faculty in the cluster to include the School of Data Science, Frank Batten College of
Engineering & Technology, and Darden College of Education & Professional Studies. The appointee is
encouraged to establish collaborations with the newly formed Brock Virginia Health Sciences, as well as data
scientists at the nearby Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) and NASA Langley
Research Center (LaRC).
Provide service to their department, college, and the University.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, or a
closely related field is required.
Candidates applying for a senior faculty appointment (Associate Professor or Professor) must have academic
records that merit a tenured appointment in the School of Data Science
Preferred Qualifications:
A strong publication record in data sciences/AI/ML.
Strong record of externally funded grants.
Excellent skills to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send the following to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24460:
1. A letter of application.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Samples of scholarly work.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. The names and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applicants will begin December 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled. For more
information about this position, please contact: Dr. Frank Liu at fliu@odu.edu.
About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research
university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential
community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all
persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective
hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related
medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation,
sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
