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Old Dominion University Assistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track) in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Assistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track)
Department AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE
Position Number F0487A
Job Description
The Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Special Education (10-month, tenure track) with the anticipated start date of July 25, 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on evidence-based assessments and interventions for students with mild/high-incidence disabilities in inclusive environments, as part of a multi-position hiring initiative for Data-Driven AI and Its Transformative Impact on Special Education Serving People with Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities.
The focus of this cluster hire is the interdisciplinary area of data-driven AI and its transformative impact on special education that serves people with various chronic health conditions and disabilities. AI and Machine Learning (ML) techniques are poised to significantly change many practices in special education, from emotional intelligence with earlier and better understanding of behavioral and neuro-cognitive deficits. Development of AI-driven adaptive learning systems, AI-driven therapeutic tools, immersive virtual learning environment and predictive analytics may benefit from availability of large-scale behavior and neuro-cognitive data. A few well-recognized examples include use AI-based computer vision techniques to recognize and identify subtle visual signs for early detection of autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ), developmental disabilities, and Alzheimer and other dementia.
This Assistant Professor will teach in traditional settings (i.e., on-campus classrooms) and in distance learning modalities (i.e., synchronous, and asynchronous web-conferencing), provide services within the institution and profession, participate in program decision-making, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity throughout their appointment.
Other Responsibilities:
Teach courses in special education at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Advise and mentor students.
Establish a strong research agenda.
Seek external grant funding.
Provide service to the profession, university, college, and department.
The Special Education program at Old Dominion University offers undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Evidence of scholarly productivity, including a record of peer-reviewed publications in recognized academic journals, with a focus on evidence-based assessments and interventions and classroom behavior management for students with mild/high-incidence disabilities (e.g., emotional/behavioral disorders etc.).
The ability to teach special education courses with diverse cultural, linguistic, and ethnic groups, and in settings that serve students with and without disabilities.
Evidence of strong verbal, written, and technology skills.
Evidence of potential to secure extramural funding.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
A doctoral degree in Special Education or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree by July 15, 2025 will also be considered.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Research interest aligns with the cluster hire on Data-Driven AI and Its Transformative Impact on Special Education Serving People with Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities.
University teaching experience in Special Education, including online instruction and effective integration of technology in the instructional process.
Training and experience in multi-tiered systems of support such as MTSS , RTI , and SWPBIS
Conditions of Employment
Employment is conditional upon the successful completion and review of a criminal background check.
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 10/29/2024
Application Review Date 11/18/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested applicants should send the following to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21814:
A letter of application.
A curriculum vitae.
Samples of scholarly work.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
The names and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applicants will begin November 18, 2024, and the position will remain open until it is filled. For more information about this position, please contact: Dr. Laura Chezan at lchezan@odu.edu.
Telework Friendly No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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.
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