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

Commonwealth of Virginia
Norwich
1 month ago
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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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Job Description:
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.

We seek faculty with expertise in Data Science 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 inartificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and data science, including but not limited to:

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
Other Responsibilities:

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.



Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Considerations:


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.

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