Data Science Faculty (Multiple Positions, Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track/Tenure Track/Tenured)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Data Science Faculty (Multiple Positions, Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track/Tenure Track/Tenured)
Department
SCHOOL OF DATA SCIENCE
Position Number
F1048A1, F1049A1, F1050A1, F1051A1, F1052A1, F1053A1
Job Description
Under the leadership of President Brian O. Hemphill, Old Dominion University is pleased to announce another round of hiring for the newly established School of Data Science, featuring a unique collaboration with nearby Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory (or JLab, a Department of Energy national laboratory) and NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). The School of Data Science offers interdisciplinary academic programming for undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students.
In support, ODU seeks to hire several positions who can collectively contribute to the university's data science programming, starting in Fall 2024:
ODU's School of Data Science currently includes more than 150 faculty from a range of disciplines including but not limited to computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, psychology, criminal justice, education, business, information technology, history, and philosophy. Details are available at www.odu.edu/datascience.
One of the features of the School of Data Science is a unique collaboration with nearby national laboratories. Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory (JLab) is the newest Department of Energy national laboratory, with a world leading emphasis on nuclear physics, employs more than 800 people, and its mission includes “to provide forefront scientific facilities, opportunities and leadership essential for discovering the fundamental structure of nuclear matter”. The Department of Energy has just recently selected JLab for its new High Performance Data Facility Hub (HPDF), which will be a $300-500 million computing and data infrastructure resource that will provide transformational capabilities for data analysis, networking, and storage for the nation's research enterprise. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) is the oldest NASA center, employs more than 3,400 people, and “works to make revolutionary improvements to aviation, expand understanding of Earth's atmosphere and develop technology for space exploration.” We plan to select researchers from JLab and LaRC to have faculty roles in the new School.
In addition, a new Joint Institute for Advanced Computing in Health and Climate Studies also has been established between ODU and JLab (with opportunities for collaboration with LaRC) to address resilience and population health challenges in southeastern Virginia and beyond through a combination of cutting-edge computational approaches and community-engaged participatory research. The Commonwealth of Virginia has also approved the merger of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) with ODU, which will take place in 2024 and provide ODU with collaboration opportunities in Medicine and Health Sciences.
Emphasis will be placed on candidates who will be able to work across all these institutions and collaborate with researchers at the two national laboratories.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
All successful applicants are expected to have:
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Applicants for the tenured / tenure-track positions should possess an appropriate terminal degree and an academic record commensurate with their time in the field.
Applicants for the lecturer positions should possess at least an MS in a data science-related field and teaching record commensurate with their time in the field.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
For tenure track/tenured positions, preference will be given to candidates whose expertise aligns with partnering research laboratories and are able to conduct research and teach in an interdisciplinary environment.
For Lecturer positions, preference will be given to faculty able to teach in an innovative and interdisciplinary environment, including online and hybrid courses.
Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
11/13/2023
Application Review Date
01/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19771 to submit:
For additional information regarding the position, please contact Dr. Michael L. Nelson, Data Science Faculty Search Committee Chair. The review of applications will begin January 15, 2024, and the positions will remain open until they are filled.
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.
College Home Page
www.odu.edu
Department Home Page
www.odu.edu/datascience
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Data Science Faculty (Multiple Positions, Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track/Tenure Track/Tenured)
Department
SCHOOL OF DATA SCIENCE
Position Number
F1048A1, F1049A1, F1050A1, F1051A1, F1052A1, F1053A1
Job Description
Under the leadership of President Brian O. Hemphill, Old Dominion University is pleased to announce another round of hiring for the newly established School of Data Science, featuring a unique collaboration with nearby Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory (or JLab, a Department of Energy national laboratory) and NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). The School of Data Science offers interdisciplinary academic programming for undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students.
In support, ODU seeks to hire several positions who can collectively contribute to the university's data science programming, starting in Fall 2024:
- Multiple tenure track/tenured (Assistant/Associate/Full) Professors. Faculty with a strong research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply.
- Multiple non-tenure track Lecturers. Faculty with a strong teaching portfolio are especially encouraged to apply.
ODU's School of Data Science currently includes more than 150 faculty from a range of disciplines including but not limited to computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, psychology, criminal justice, education, business, information technology, history, and philosophy. Details are available at www.odu.edu/datascience.
One of the features of the School of Data Science is a unique collaboration with nearby national laboratories. Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory (JLab) is the newest Department of Energy national laboratory, with a world leading emphasis on nuclear physics, employs more than 800 people, and its mission includes “to provide forefront scientific facilities, opportunities and leadership essential for discovering the fundamental structure of nuclear matter”. The Department of Energy has just recently selected JLab for its new High Performance Data Facility Hub (HPDF), which will be a $300-500 million computing and data infrastructure resource that will provide transformational capabilities for data analysis, networking, and storage for the nation's research enterprise. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) is the oldest NASA center, employs more than 3,400 people, and “works to make revolutionary improvements to aviation, expand understanding of Earth's atmosphere and develop technology for space exploration.” We plan to select researchers from JLab and LaRC to have faculty roles in the new School.
In addition, a new Joint Institute for Advanced Computing in Health and Climate Studies also has been established between ODU and JLab (with opportunities for collaboration with LaRC) to address resilience and population health challenges in southeastern Virginia and beyond through a combination of cutting-edge computational approaches and community-engaged participatory research. The Commonwealth of Virginia has also approved the merger of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) with ODU, which will take place in 2024 and provide ODU with collaboration opportunities in Medicine and Health Sciences.
Emphasis will be placed on candidates who will be able to work across all these institutions and collaborate with researchers at the two national laboratories.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
All successful applicants are expected to have:
- A strong vision for their vibrant research programs;
- Commitments to leadership in the area of data science; and
- Commitments to excellence and innovation in education.
- Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in one of the academic departments within the University.
- A successful record in research and grant writing and the ability to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
- Promising academic records that align with the data science interests of one of the academic departments within the University, with a clear plan to establish a successful record in research and grant writing
- The ability to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Applicants for the tenured / tenure-track positions should possess an appropriate terminal degree and an academic record commensurate with their time in the field.
Applicants for the lecturer positions should possess at least an MS in a data science-related field and teaching record commensurate with their time in the field.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
For tenure track/tenured positions, preference will be given to candidates whose expertise aligns with partnering research laboratories and are able to conduct research and teach in an interdisciplinary environment.
For Lecturer positions, preference will be given to faculty able to teach in an innovative and interdisciplinary environment, including online and hybrid courses.
Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
11/13/2023
Application Review Date
01/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19771 to submit:
- A letter of application that clearly specifies which position they are applying for
- A curriculum vitae;
- A statement of teaching philosophy;
- Unofficial graduate transcripts; and
- Contact information for four professional references. If your application progresses in the search, the application site will request confidential recommendation letters from these individuals.
For additional information regarding the position, please contact Dr. Michael L. Nelson, Data Science Faculty Search Committee Chair. The review of applications will begin January 15, 2024, and the positions will remain open until they are filled.
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.
College Home Page
www.odu.edu
Department Home Page
www.odu.edu/datascience
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)
- Other
- If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Statement of Research Interests
