Associate or Full Professor of AI Security

1000scholars; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA seeks an Associate or Full Professor of AI Security to join the School of Cybersecurity as part of the Trustworthy AI cluster hire. The appointment is tenure-track/tenured and aims to build a vibrant, externally funded research program.

Candidates must have a PhD in CS/CE or related field, a strong record in AI security, and the ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels while mentoring students and collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related to Cybersecurity.
• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong research record in AI security with peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience building externally funded, multidisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research in AI security.
• Mentor junior faculty and graduate students.
• Collaborate across departments and with industry partners.

Skills

Teaching at undergrad & grad

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring students

Externally funded research

Education

PhD in CS/CE or cyber related field

Job description

# Associate or Full Professor of AI SecurityOld Dominion UniversityNorfolk, United StatesFaculty / ProfessorArtificial IntelligencePhilosophy31 Dec 2026## About the positionPosting DetailsPosting DetailsJob TitleAssociate or Full Professor of AI Security (Tenure Track/Tenured,F0144A)DepartmentAI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVEPosition NumberF0144AJob DescriptionThe School of Cybersecurity at Old Dominion University ( ODU ) invites applicants for an Associate/ Full Professor of AI Security to begin in Fall 2027. This is a Tenure Track/Tenured appointment as part of a cluster hire in Trustworthy AI. We seek exceptional candidates whose research will complement ODU’s areas of strategic emphasis, including fundamental issues related to security, safety, and privacy of AI systems. Successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, high impact, externally funded multidisciplinary research program; work closely with other members of the cluster and existing faculty; mentor graduate students; effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will be part of the newly established AI Security Institute ( AISI ), an interdisciplinary university-wide initiative dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and education of AI security and safety. This cluster hire is part of ODU’s Centennial Cluster Initiative which supports the expansion of transdisciplinary research efforts by prioritizing the hiring of multiple faculty positions targeting specific research areas. The Trustworthy AI cluster hire involves interdisciplinary collaboration among School of Cybersecurity, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, and builds on existing interdisciplinary strengths at ODU .About ODU : Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 24,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.Old Dominion University was founded in 1930. In preparation for our centennial anniversary, the institution initiated the Centennial Cluster Initiative, a hiring program designed to hire interdisciplinary clusters of faculty around emerging themes. As the first step of that initiative, we seek to hire 25 scholars who can contribute to the university’s growing research and teaching portfolio in the area of artificial intelligence. Those scholars will be housed in departments across campus and work together on scholarly activities related to artificial intelligence.Position TypeFullTimeType of RecruitmentGeneral PublicType of RecruitmentGeneral PublicMinimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certificationsA Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any field closely related to Cybersecurity is required.Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities* Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels* Ability to work in multidisciplinary settings* A strong research record in AI security demonstrated bypeer-reviewed publications, a sustained stream of externally funded multidisciplinary research program* Ability to transfer existing funded projects, when feasible,upon appointment and be prepared to pursue new externally funded research opportunities immediatelyPreferred Qualifications* Substantial expertise, experience with recognized scholarshipand research in AI security* Ability to provide a clear vision and plan for establishing andsustaining a successful externally funded research program through interdisciplinary collaboration with other members of the cluster, faculty in the School of Cybersecurity, Interdisciplinary Schools, and across ODU* Ability to mentor junior facultyConditions of EmploymentLocationNorfolk, VAJob Open Date11/01/2026Application Review Date12/15/2026Open Until FilledYesApplication InstructionsInterested candidates must complete the online application at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27439 and include the following:* A cover letter describing your relevant qualifications andindicating the rank you would like to be considered for.* A curriculum vitae.* A statement of research interests.* A statement of teaching philosophy.* Unofficial graduate transcripts.* Contact information for 3-5 professional references.Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2026 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Daniel Takabi, [e-mail], Chair of the Trustworthy AI Cluster Hire Initiative.