Faculty in Electrical & Computer Engineering for Data-Driven AI in Special Education (Tenure

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Faculty in Electrical & Computer Engineering for Data-Driven AI in 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 fill two positions, one in the School of Data Science and the other in the 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 to develop/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 in special 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 of Data Science, Institute of Data Science, and Vision Lab.
• Provide service to the department, college and the University.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

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 a closely related field is required.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Candidates for Associate/Full Professor positions must have:

1. Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
2. A successful record in research and externally funded grants.
3. Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.

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 and better 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 review of 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 https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24456 :

1. A letter of application.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Samples of scholarly work.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. 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. Khan Iftekharuddin at kiftekha@odu.edu.

Telework Friendly

No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/engineering

About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) within the Batten College of Engineering and Technology is committed to delivering world-class academic programs, conducting cutting-edge research, and serving the University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the broader professional community. Our department offers undergraduate majors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and in Modeling and Simulation Engineering within Computer Engineering. At the graduate level, we provide master’s and doctoral programs with concentrations in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, we offer Doctor of Engineering degrees focusing on Cybersecurity and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The department’s 30 faculty members are leaders in their fields, including eminent scholars and endowed professors who have earned prestigious distinctions such as fellowships in top professional societies. Our faculty also serve as directors of renowned research centers Relevant to this position, ECE faculty serve as directors of the Applied Research Center at Jefferson Lab and of the Institute of Data Science.

For more information, visit: https://www.odu.edu/electrical-computer-engineering