Posting Details Job Title Faculty in Data Sciences - Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation (CID) to Advance National Security Department RESILIENCE CLUSTER HIRE Position Number F1052A Job Description The School of Data Science (https://www.odu.edu/datascience) at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an annual 10-month position at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank as part of a multi-position hiring cluster aiming for the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation to Advance National Security to begin in Fall 2026. This is an annual 10-month appointment that will begin July 25, 2026. The cluster, with faculty hires in School of Data Science, Batten College of Engineering and Technology and Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation, integrates interdisciplinary research in resilient infrastructure, infrastructure data transformation, and secure smart systems to address national security challenges in coastal regions. It explicitly addresses the Old Dominion University’s Strategic Plan in research areas including Coastal Resilience and National Security. The research in this cluster will be supported by five interrelated, cross-cutting research domains, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computational & Data Science, Cybersecurity & Network Security, and Modeling & Simulation. Candidates will be considered for appointment at all ranks contingent upon appropriate qualifications. We seek faculty that to develop/maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and data science with a primary focus on application on critical infrastructure and national security, including but not limited to: + AI-Enabled Digital Twins for Critical Infrastructure or Coastal Resilience + Edge Intelligence for autonomous sensing and decision making + Secure & Trustworthy AI + AI-Driven Resilience Forecasting for Critical Assets + Human – AI Decision Support + AI for cyber-physical threat detection and response + Foundation Models for Integrated National-Security Intelligence and coastal resilience The focus of this cluster is to leverage cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence to protect critical assets and strengthen national security, particularly in the coastal regions. The research of this cluster is expected to advance research that enable earlier warnings, faster responses, and greater resilience to both natural hazards and national security threats. The appointee is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and collaborate with other faculty in School of Data Science, Batten College of Engineering & Technology, and Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation. The appointee is encouraged to establish collaborations with the newly formed Brock Virginia Health Sciences, as well as scientists at the nearby federal research facilities such as Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) and Navy Surface Warfare Center in the Hampton Road Region. 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 in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. Candidates applying for a senior faculty appointment (Associate Professor or Professor) must have academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the School of Data Science. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Preferred Qualifications + 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 Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 09/15/2025 Application Review Date 11/15/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested candidates must complete the online application at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24063 including the following: + A cover letter of application. + A curriculum vitae. + Research Statement + Teaching philosophy + Maximum of three samples of scholarly work. + Unofficial graduate transcripts. + The names and contact information for three professional references. Applications should be submitted by November 15, 2025, for full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled. Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Murat Kuzlu (mkuzlu@odu.edu), Chair of the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation ( CID ) to Advance National Security Cluster Hire. 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 About the School of Data Science: As one of the three academic units in the Interdisciplinary Schools at Old Dominion University, the School of Data Science is a new initiative that focuses on educating students in the rapidly growing field of data science, conducting cutting-edge research and serving as a center of AI education and research in the University community. Since its establishment in spring 2023, the school has grown to include ten core faculty members and over 80 affiliated faculty members across the campus, with wide range of active research projects from bioinformatics, web science, survey data science to scientific machine learning, explainable AI and generative AI. Faculty of the School of Data Science actively collaborate with researchers from renowned facilities such as Jefferson Lab (sponsored by Department of Energy), NASA’s Langley Research Center, Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium ( HRBRC ), Mason and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences ( VHS , formerly EVMS ), and ODU’s Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation ( OERI ). https://www.odu.edu/datascience About the Department Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print) + Higheredjobs.com + DiverseJobs.com + InsightIntoDiversity.com + Jobs.Virginia.gov + Old Dominion University website + Virginia Pilot (website or print) + Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print) + Academic Keys + Other + If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Teaching Philosophy + Writing Sample 3 + Statement of Research Interests + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Contact Information for Professional References Optional Documents