Faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering for Data-Driven AI in Special Education (Tenure Track/Tenured)
Old Dominion University🇺🇸In-Person$85K–$140K/yri58min ago
Role Snapshot
Faculty position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, tenure track/tenured) in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old Dominion University, focused on developing research and teaching in data-driven AI applications for special education. Part of a multi-disciplinary hiring cluster aimed at transforming special education through AI and computer vision.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain externally funded research programs in computer vision, signal/image processing, and AI/machine learning applied to special education; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise graduate students; and collaborate across departments including Human Movement Studies, Special Education, Data Science, and the Vision Lab.
Skills & Tools: Expertise in electrical and computer engineering, computer vision, signal/image processing, machine learning, and AI with demonstrated ability to apply these technologies to behavioral and neurocognitive assessment; strong research program development skills and experience securing external funding; excellent teaching and cross-disciplinary collaboration abilities.
Qualifications: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with primary focus on special education applications; record of research productivity and external funding appropriate to rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level).
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $85K–$140K/yr (estimated)
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:
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:
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.