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Old Dominion University Faculty in Medical Modeling and Simulation (Tenure Track/Tenured 3 positions total) Norfolk, Virginia

Posting Details

Job Title Faculty in Medical Modeling and Simulation (Tenure Track/Tenured 3 positions total)

Department AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE

Position Number F0702A

Job Description

The Batten College of Engineering and Technology ( BCET ) at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an open rank tenure/tenure track position specializing in Medical Modeling and Simulation to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 10 month tenured/tenure track appointment as part of a multiple position hiring initiative for Medical Modeling and Simulation. We are seeking to hire a cluster of tenured/tenure track and research faculty members to strengthen our medical modeling and simulation efforts in the areas of precision medicine and patient safety. The members of this cluster hire will work closely with the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Health, and Human Performance (EnMed) in BCET , the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center ( VMASC ) and the Sentara Center for Healthcare Simulation and Immersive Learning at Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences.

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.

The candidate will be able to:

  • Develop an interdisciplinary and externally funded research program in medical modeling and simulation.

  • Collaborate with faculty hired in this cluster and other faculty at Old Dominion University.

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate engineering courses in one of the five departments in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology.

  • Have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    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. or equivalent terminal degree in engineering or closely related field, complementary to the cluster’s core areas of research, by May 2025, and be eligible for an appointment in one of the academic departments in the BCET .

  • Candidates for assistant professor should have a record of conducting research in medical modeling and simulation as evidenced by peer reviewed publications.

  • Candidate for associate or full professor must have a demonstrated sustained track record of external federal funding and peer reviewed research publications.

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

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Post-doctoral research experience

  • Teaching experience as teaching assistant or course instructor, commensurate with experience.

  • Record of research funding such as fellowships or external grants, commensurate with experience.

  • A plan for developing an externally funded research program at ODU with expressed interest in leveraging complementary research expertise at ODU .

    Conditions of Employment

    Location Norfolk, VA

    Job Open Date 01/07/2025

    Application Review Date 02/16/2025

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Application Instructions

    How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22412

    to apply and attach the following with their online application:

  • A cover letter describing your relevant qualifications and indicating the rank you would like to be considered for.

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Statement of teaching interests and philosophy.

  • Statement of research interests including a research plan.

  • Unofficial graduate transcripts

  • Contact information for 3 professional references.

Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Stacie Ringleb (sringleb@odu.edu).

Applications must be submitted by February 16, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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.

About the College

The Batten College of Engineering & Technology at ODU offers ten undergraduate and multiple master’s and doctoral programs across five departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. The Batten College’s diverse student population includes a 40% minority population and 15% military/veteran student population – the highest in Virginia. Over 44% of the College’s freshmen are first-generation students. With more than 105 full-time faculty, the Batten College encourages big ideas and creative thinking through a welcoming environment that inspires innovation and discovery. From advanced manufacturing to battling cancer; transportation to cybersecurity; renewable energy to marine engineering; plasmas to nanomaterials, artificial intelligence to robotics, the Batten College provides a significant share of the research and development within the University through research centers, laboratories, institutes, and clusters, while greatly contributing to the regional, national, and international prosperity of humanity.

The College also houses research centers and institutes, including the Applied Research Center ( ARC ) and the Frank Reidy Center for Bioelectrics, as well as the newly established Institute for Autonomous and Connected Systems ( IACS ) and the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Health & Human Performance (EnMed). The IACS Institute brings together faculty and students across the Colleges of Engineering & Technology, Arts & Letters, and Sciences who have mutual interest in advancing the interdisciplinary research and development of autonomous and connected systems including uncrewed and autonomous vehicles in air, land, space, and maritime applications. EnMed advances bio-related research and education across the Batten College of Engineering and Technology. The College is a major partner in the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience ( ICAR ) and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center ( VMASC ).

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(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Teaching Philosophy

  • Statement of Research Interests

  • Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

  • Contact Information for Professional References

    Optional Documents