Open Rank Engineering Faculty in Cybersecurity (Tenure Track/Tenured)

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 19, 2024
Apply Now
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Open Rank Engineering Faculty in Cybersecurity (Tenure Track/Tenured)

Department

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECH

Position Number

F0609A

Job Description

The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications for a 10-month tenure track/tenured appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin in Fall 2024. We seek exceptional candidates with strong research track in Cybersecurity. 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. Exceptional candidates may request tenure upon appointment.

This position will build, direct, and run multidisciplinary research teams in BCET in collaboration with the School of Cybersecurity and develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in live and on-line environment in the home BCET department and in collaboration with the School of Cybersecurity. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their field and perform research and service.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities

The successful candidate must demonstrated a passion for student success, recruitment, and retention, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.

Assistant Professor candidates must demonstrate an ability to establish an externally funded research program.
Associate and Full Professor candidates must have a strong research record in cybersecurity systems, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and a sustained stream of externally funded multidisciplinary research projects.

Minimum Qualifications - Education or training

A doctoral degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related Engineering field by the end of May 2024.

Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have substantial expertise and experience with recognized scholarship and research in Cybersecurity.

Conditions of Employment

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

12/14/2023

Application Review Date

02/02/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Interested candidates should submit materials at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19883and attach the following with their online application:
  1. A cover letter indicating interest in either a tenure track or tenured appointment;
  2. A curriculum vitae;
  3. Unofficial graduate transcripts;
  4. A statement of teaching philosophy;
  5. A statement of research interests; and
  6. Contact information for 3 professional references.
From these items, the committee hopes to gain an understanding of the candidate's a clear vision and plan for establishing and sustaining a successful externally funded research program through interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty in the School of Cybersecurity, the BCET, and across ODU. Candidates serving as investigators on ongoing externally funded projects should explain if and how the research funds will be transferable to ODU.

Applications should be submitted by February 2, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is 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

https://www.odu.edu/engineering

Department Home Page

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * 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
  2. If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  4. Teaching Philosophy
  5. Statement of Research Interests
  6. Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents