Posting Details

　　Job Title Assistant Professor of Autonomous & Connected Systems (Tenure Track)

　　Department COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECH

　　Position Number F1057A1

　　Job Description

　　The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology ( BCET ) at Old Dominion University ( ODU ) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin in Fall 2024. We seek candidates with a strong background and interest in the broad domain of autonomous and connected systems in air, land, space, marine, and/or maritime applications, including but not limited to those associated with uncrewed drones and robots, autonomous vehicles, vehicle-to-anything (V2X) technologies, and intelligent infrastructure.

　　The successful candidate will also be a core member of the newly proposed Institute for Autonomous and Connected Systems ( IACS ), which 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 in air, land, space, marine, and maritime applications (e.g., uncrewed drones and robots, autonomous vehicles, vehicle-to-anything (V2X) technologies, and intelligent infrastructure). The Institute serves to elevate awareness of ODU’s expertise in autonomous and connected systems, engage interested researchers together from the three colleges and across campus, connect ODU researchers with relevant industry and government agencies, and pursue large team-based funding opportunities. IACS has an education mission and supports an undergraduate certificate program and a minor in Engineering, Design and Operation of Uncrewed Aerial Systems. The Institute is also poised to create opportunities for research collaboration between the BCET , the Virginia Modeling and Simulation Center ( VMASC ), and several industry partners in the Hampton Roads regions.

　　The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their field, perform research and service, and collaborate with faculty in the IACS institute and others in the BCET and across campus. This position is open to candidates from all engineering disciplines in any of the academic departments in the BCET . The appointment will be in one of the five BCET departments depending on the selected candidate’s background and expertise.

　　Position Type FullTime

　　Type of Recruitment General Public

　　Type of Recruitment General Public

　　Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities

　　The candidate must demonstrate an ability to establish an externally funded research program and be eligible for an appointment in one of the academic departments in the BCET .

　　Minimum Qualifications - Education or training

　　The candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in engineering or other closely related field relevant and complementary to the Institute’s core area of research.

　　Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) and/or have expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:

　　artificial intelligence and machine learning;

　　multi-agent systems;

　　navigation and path planning;

　　automatic control;

　　sensor fusion;

　　next-generation networks;

　　simulation-based testing and evaluation;

　　real-time systems and embedded control; and/or

　　security and privacy for autonomous and connected systems.

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Location Norfolk, VA

　　Job Open Date 11/21/2023

　　Application Review Date 01/03/2024

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

　　Interested candidates should submit materials at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19578 and attach the following with their online application:

　　A cover letter;

　　A curriculum vitae;

　　Unofficial graduate transcripts;

　　A statement of teaching philosophy;

　　A statement of research interests; and

　　Contact information for three professional references.

　　All materials will be considered in full confidence. Applications should be submitted by January 3, 2024 for full consideration, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries about the position should be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Murat Kuzlu ([email protected]).

　　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.

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　　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