Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant VP of Research & AI Enablement
Department
DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
Position Number
FP623A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Research and AI Enablement
provides strategic and operational leadership for the environments,
platforms, and capabilities that enable, power, and operationalize
the university’s research ecosystem through AI, research computing,
and integrated digital capabilities.
Positioned within Digital Innovation, this role is uniquely
designed to bridge research, teaching and learning, and operational
innovation. It focuses on building and operating scalable, secure,
and high-performance environments that support research, while
translating those capabilities into broader institutional impact
through instructional innovation and operational
applications.
The AVP plays a critical role in connecting AI, research computing,
and digital product development to enable new models of discovery,
learning, and execution. By integrating these domains, the role
helps translate research capabilities into applied solutions that
support academic programs, institutional operations, and external
partnerships.
The AVP serves as a key institutional connector, working closely
with researchers, academic leadership, the University Information
Security Office ( UISO ), and other stakeholders to ensure that
research and innovation environments are aligned, secure, and
responsive to evolving needs. The role also connects research, AI,
and applied innovation through MonarchSphere, enabling the
translation of research into scalable solutions, pilots, and
real-world outcomes.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., data science, information
systems, educational technology, or related discipline)
- Comprehensive experience in research, including participation
in or support of externally funded research initiatives
- Significant leadership experience in digital innovation,
research computing, or technology-enabled research
environments
- Considerable direct experience with research computing
environments, cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS ), and
high-performance computing
- Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in
research contexts
- Demonstrated ability to lead across research, academic, and
operational domains
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with researchers,
faculty, and institutional stakeholders
Statement of Economic Interests
This position is
required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon
hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Sensitive Positions
This position is designated as
sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be
required of the final candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Considerable experience in higher education or
research-intensive institutions
- Considerable experience supporting interdisciplinary and
data-intensive research initiative
- Familiarity with research funding landscapes and grant
development processes
- Considerable experience aligning technology initiatives with
instructional and research standards
Conditions of Employment
This is a hybrid position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work
week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work;
high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.
- The equipment provided to staff with approved telework
agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University
faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
- Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even
when the main physical campus is closed.
- Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework
agreement are generally expected to work during official University
closures.
Job Open Date
04/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
05/04/2026
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials
Required
Please include a resume and cover letter with the completed
application.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history
check.
Department Information
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 Division of Talent Management and
Culture 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.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s
forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than
23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an
energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute
$2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
