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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
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.
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.
About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
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.