Data Science Faculty of Data-Driven AI in Special Education; Tenure Track​/Tenured, F

Position: Data Science Faculty of Data-Driven AI in Special Education (Tenure Track/Tenured, F1051A)

Position Title

Data Science Faculty of Data-Driven AI in Special Education (Tenure Track/Tenured, F1051A)

Position Number

F1051A

Job 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.

Research Focus

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.

Minimum Required Education

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required.

Minimum Required Experience

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.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is conditional upon the successful completion and review of a criminal background check.

Location

Norfolk, VA

Application Instructions

A letter of application.

A curriculum vitae.

Samples of scholarly work.

Unofficial graduate transcripts.

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.

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