Job Description
The Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member with expertise in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, and related areas. We are especially interested in those who are interdisciplinary, applying their expertise to several other domains. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank with an anticipated start date of July 2025.

The position carries a teaching load of 3 courses/year with a reduced course load during the first two years. The Assistant Professor is also expected to actively pursue external research grants and supervise Ph.D. student research. Undergraduate research supervision is highly recommended. Interdisciplinary research collaboration with other researchers at ODU is encouraged. Notably, this Assistant Professor is expected to collaborate in teaching and research with Old Dominion University’s School of Data Science. Excellent collaborative research opportunities are also available at ODU’s School of Cybersecurity, School of Data Science, and at nearby NASA Langley Research Center, DoE’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, National Institute of Aerospace, Sentara Hospital with state-of-the-art operating room suite for image guided surgery, and the Virginia Modeling Analysis & Simulation Center.

Old Dominion University and the College of Sciences (http://odu.edu/sci) are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please refer to ODU’s Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity for more details: https://www.odu.edu/equity.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrated potential for success in teaching, research, and obtaining external research grants.
Ability to obtain external research funding.
Expertise in the areas of data science or cybersecurity.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline by no later than the start date of the appointment.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Special consideration will be given to candidates demonstrating a potential for collaboration with the current Computer Science faculty or for inter-disciplinary collaboration with other researchers at ODU.