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Job Title Faculty in Electrical & Computer Engineering for Data-Driven AIin Special Education (Tenure Track/Tenured)
Department AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE
Position Number F1082A
Job Description
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering 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 & Its Transformative Impact on Special Education. This hiring cluster aims to filltwo positions, one in the School of Data Science and the other inthe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
We seek faculty with expertise in Electrical & Computer Engineering or a related field with a primary focus on applications in special education . They are expected todevelop/maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in computer vision, computer engineering,signal/image processing, Data Science, and AI/machine learning,
including but not limited to:
- Imaging and signal analysis of behavioral, neurodevelopmental,and neurocognitive deficits and their application in special education Assessment, diagnosis, and interventions for emotional intelligence and disability
- Novel theories, state-of-the-art algorithms, and architectures for learning and real-time applications in human and machine-centered interaction and recognition
- AI-driven adaptive learning systems, immersive visual learning environments, and visual perception, and their application inspecial education
Collaboration with other faculty in the Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education, the School of Data Science, the Institute of Data Science, and the Vision Lab is expected.
Candidates will be considered for appointment at all ranks contingent upon appropriate qualifications.
Other Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
- Advise graduate students
- Collaborate with other faculty in the cluster to include
Special Education, Electrical and Computer Engineering, School ofData Science, Institute of Data Science, and Vision Lab. - Provide service to the department, college and the University.
Position Type Full Time
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses,registrations, trainings, or certifications
A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or aclosely related field is required.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities
Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred for Assistant Professor candidates.
- A strong publication record and/or experience with grant-funded research.
- Candidates whose research includes AI/machine learning for special education, from emotional intelligence with earlier andbetter understanding of neuro-development and neuro-cognitive deficits, and disabilities, development of AI-driven adaptive learning systems, AI-driven therapeutic tools, immersive virtual learning environment, and predictive analytic for fundamental research and applications in industry and medicine, and other applications .
Conditions of Employment
Employment is conditional upon the successful completion and reviewof a criminal background check.
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 07/25/2026
Application Review Date 12/01/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should send the following to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). :
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. Khan Iftekharuddin atkiftekha.
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