Description
The cluster, with faculty hires in Batten College of Engineering and Technology, School of Data Science, and Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation, integrates interdisciplinary research in resilient infrastructure, infrastructure data transformation, and secure smart systems to address national security challenges in coastal regions. It explicitly addresses the Old Dominion University’s Strategic Plan in research areas including Coastal Resilience and National Security. The research in this cluster will be supported by five interrelated, cross-cutting research domains, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computational & Data Science, Cybersecurity & Network Security, and Modeling & Simulation. The focus of this cluster is to leverage cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence to protect critical assets and strengthen national security, particularly in the coastal regions. The research of this cluster is expected to advance research that enable earlier warnings, faster responses, and greater resilience to both natural hazards and national security threats. This cluster includes three job postings:
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Electrical Engineering Technology - Tenure Track/Tenured (Teaching and Research Faculty) @ Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology - The Department of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an annual 10-month position at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank as part of a multi-position hiring cluster aiming for the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation to Advance National Security to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates will be considered for appointment at all ranks contingent upon appropriate qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is an annual Tenure Track/Tenured 10-month appointment that will begin July 25, 2026. Detailed job description: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24295
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Data Sciences - Tenure Track/Tenured (Teaching and Research Faculty) @ School of Data Science - The School of Data Science at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an annual 10-month position at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank as part of a multi-position hiring cluster aiming for the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation to Advance National Security to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates will be considered for appointment at all ranks contingent upon appropriate qualifications. We seek faculty that to develop/maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and data science with a primary focus on application on critical infrastructure and national security. This is an annual 10-month appointment that will begin July 25, 2026. Detailed job description: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24241
- Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor - Non-Tenure Track (Research Faculty) @ The Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI) at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an annual 12-month position at Non-Tenure Track Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor rank as part of a multi-position hiring cluster aiming for the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation to Advance National Security to begin in Fall 2026. This is an annual 12-month appointment that will begin July 25, 2026. Detailed job description: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24068
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Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology is one of seven colleges at the University. It comprises 107 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 2,500 full-time undergraduate students, and 750 graduate students. The College has five departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. The Batten College's student population includes 15% military/veteran students — the highest in Virginia. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has 47% students who are military-affiliated. Over 44% of the College's freshmen are first-generation students. Our faculty members are highly active in research, publications, and public service. From advanced manufacturing to battling cancer, transportation to cybersecurity, renewable energy to marine engineering, plasmas to nanomaterials, and artificial intelligence to robotics, Batten College provides a significant share of the research and development within the University through research centers, laboratories, institutes, and clusters, while significantly contributing to the regional, national, and international prosperity of humanity. More about the Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology and Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology YouTube Channel
School of Data Science: As one of the three academic units in the Interdisciplinary Schools at Old Dominion University, the School of Data Science is a new initiative that focuses on educating students in the rapidly growing field of data science, conducting cutting-edge research and serving as a center of AI education and research in the University community. Since its establishment in spring 2023, the school has grown to include ten core faculty members and over 80 affiliated faculty members across the campus, with a wide range of active research projects from bioinformatics, web science, survey data science to scientific machine learning, explainable AI, and generative AI. Faculty of the School of Data Science actively collaborate with researchers from renowned facilities such as Jefferson Lab (sponsored by the Department of Energy), NASA’s Langley Research Center, Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium (HRBRC), Mason and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences (VHS, formerly EVMS), and ODU’s Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI). https://www.odu.edu/datascience
Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI), within the Division of Research and Economic Development at Old Dominion University, unifies and focuses the advanced research of six distinct and diverse multidisciplinary applied research centers. From cybersecurity to maritime to modeling and simulation, OERI supports ODU’s research infrastructure through innovation, workforce development, and industry engagement. OERI has evolved from the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC), which was established in 1997, and has served as a secure and applied research facility for ODU. The continued success and growing recognition of VMASC as a global leader in the modeling and simulation sector have underscored the value of unifying research and commercial products. https://www.odu.edu/research/enterprise-research-and-innovation
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a forward-focused public doctoral research university with over 24,000 students, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Mission Statement - Old Dominion University (ODU) is a preeminent public research university located in Coastal Virginia. Our world-class faculty fosters dynamic on-campus and global online learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students that enrich their lives, promote insightful and perceptive leadership, and motivate the pursuit of excellence in dedicated fields and professions. We collaborate with strategic partners to address challenges and propose solutions that impact the economy, environment, health and wellness, and social justice. In pursuit of equity and inclusion, ODU provides opportunities for educational, artistic, and professional growth to our diverse Monarch community.
Location - Old Dominion University's waterfront campus is in the coastal city of Norfolk, VA, home to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest U.S. Navy base. From internship opportunities with some of the world's top companies, to great shopping and dining, to beautiful beaches and historic sites, there's always something to discover.
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How to Apply:
- Complete the online application for the position at its corresponding webpage, including a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in a tenured appointment, if applicable; a CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; and e-mail addresses for three professional references.
- Job postings can also be found at Careers @ ODU > Faculty.
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Electrical Engineering Technology - 24295
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Data Sciences - 24241
- Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor in OERI - 24068
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