The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University is currently hiring for leadership positions, tenure eligible faculty positions, lecturers, as well as instrumental faculty positions in ODU's AI cluster hiring initiative. Successful candidates will be forward-focused, innovative leaders committed to the College's strategic mission of academic excellence and experiential learning. Candidates are expected to perform teaching, research, and service and must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are inviting applications for the following positions, starting in Fall 2025. For more information, please visit: https://www.odu.edu/engineering/jobs

Leadership Positions:

• Associate Dean of Research and Innovation - Posting # 22303
• Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Posting # 21930
• Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering - Posting # 22251
• Associate/full professor and Director, Institute of Autonomous and Connected Systems - Posting # 22277

Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty Positions:

• Faculty in Urban and Coastal Flood Modeling (civil and environmental engineering) - Posting # 2219
• Faculty in Biomechanics (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) - Posting # 22207
• Faculty in Bioelectrics (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Engineering Technology) - Posting # 22052
• Assistant Professor in Coastal Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering) - Posting # 22038
• Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Technology - Posting # 22276

Lecturers:

• Lecturer in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering - Posting # 22115
• Lecturer of Electrical Engineering Technology - Posting # 22128
• Lecturer of Civil Engineering Technology - Posting # 22108

Positions Connected with Cluster Hires (tenure/tenure track)

• Tenure Track/Tenured Engineering Faculty in Shipbuilding & Ship Repair (3 Total Positions) - Postings # 22280 (engineering); 22281 (SCLMO)
• Faculty in AI-Infused Autonomous and Connected Systems for Medicine and Health (part of cluster hire) - Posting # 22319
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (open rank), part of the Data-Driven AI and its Transformative Impact on Special Education Cluster hire - Posting # 22105
• Faculty in Applications of Electrical and Computer Engineering to Particle Accelerators (ECE) - Posting # 21998
• Faculty in Medical Modeling and Simulation (part cluster hire)

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 24,000 students, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.

Mission Statement - Old Dominion University (ODU) is a preeminent public research university located in Coastal Virginia. Our world-class faculty fosters dynamic on-campus and global online learning for undergraduate and graduate students that enriches their lives, promotes insightful and perceptive leadership, and motivates the pursuit of excellence in dedicated fields and professions. We collaborate with strategic partners to address challenges and propose solutions that impact the economy, environment, health and wellness, and social justice. In pursuit of equity and inclusion, ODU provides opportunities for educational, artistic, and professional growth to our diverse Monarch community.

Location - Old Dominion University's waterfront campus is in the coastal city of Norfolk, VA, home to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest U.S. Navy base. From internship opportunities with some of the world's top companies, to great shopping and dining, to beautiful beaches and historic sites, there's always something to discover.

About The Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology

Batten College is one of seven colleges at the University. It includes 107 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 2,500 full-time undergraduates, and 750 graduate students. The College has 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. Our faculty members are highly active in research, publications, and public service. From advanced manufacturing to battling cancer, transportation to cybersecurity, renewable energy to marine engineering, plasmas to nanomaterials, and artificial intelligence to robotics, Batten College provides a significant share of the research and development within the University through research centers, laboratories, institutes, and clusters, while significantly contributing to the regional, national, and international prosperity of humanity.

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How to Apply:

Complete the online application for the position at its corresponding webpage, including a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in a tenured appointment, if applicable; a CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

Job postings for the College of Engineering and ODU can also be found at Careers @ ODU.