Full Professor endowment in Electrical Engineering; Tenured,F

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Full Professor with endowment in Electrical Engineering(Tenured,F0090A)

ELEC & COMP ENGINEERING

F0090A

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) atthe Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology ( FBCET ) atOld Dominion University ( ODU ) in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a senior-level faculty position at the rank offull professor in bioelectric engineering. Exceptionally qualified applicants will be considered for an endowed appointment. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates with afoundation in bioelectrical engineering, biomedical engineering,biophysics, or related fields, with a particular emphasis on thoseconducting research in nanosecond pulsed electric fields (nsPEF).Priority will be given to candidates whose work intersects bioelectrics with one or more of the following areas:
Medical Imaging and Diagnostics, Drug/Gene Delivery, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Electrotherapy and Neuromodulation, Neural Interfaces and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Cancer Treatment, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning(ML) in bioelectrics-related research.

Research outcomes are expected to impact local and regionalcommunities, potentially leading to groundbreaking therapeuticstrategies that result in more effective treatment advancements forcancer and neurological disorders.

The home department for this position is the ECE department. The selected candidate will also hold a core faculty affiliation withthe newly established Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Health& Human Performance (EnMed) and the Frank Reidy Research Centerfor Bioelectrics ( FRRCBE ), which advance bio-related research and education across the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology. The EnMed Institute administers the Biomedical Engineering programs, and the selected candidate is expected toplay a key role in supporting its mission and growth.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program
• Teach electrical engineering/biomedical engineering courses toa diverse student body
• Advise students
• Perform service obligations including serving on committees
• Successful applicants can collaborate with faculty members inECE, FBCET and the university with complementary expertise,including those in the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences which includes the Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Candidates should exhibit a strong track record of establishing and maintaining a productive, high-impact research program, as well aseffectively mentoring graduate students. They are also expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a portfolio of distinguished researchpublished in reputable journals and conferences recognizednationally or internationally. Additionally, candidates should havea substantial record of scholarship within an academic setting that supports both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven abilityto secure external funding, are essential for this role.

Full Time

General Public

• Expressed interest in leveraging complementary researchexpertise at ODU

Norfolk, VA

07/25/2026

12/01/2025

Yes

Interested candidates should visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply and attach the following:

Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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