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

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

Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location: Norfolk, VA

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.