Description

The School of Data Science 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
1. 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.
2. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, or a
closely related field is required.

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

How to Apply: Interested candidates must complete the online application at 
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24063,
including the following:

1. A cover letter of application.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching philosophy
5. Maximum of three samples of scholarly work.
6. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
7. 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.

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.