Assistant VP of Research & AI Enablement

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Norfolk, Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $200K - $230K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ October 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring an Assistant VP of Research & AI Enablement. The role leads the platforms and computing environments behind the university's research, covering AI, research computing, and digital capabilities within its Digital Innovation unit. It also connects that work to teaching and learning and to university operations, working with researchers, academic leaders, and the University Information Security Office.

Highlights

Lead the secure, high-performance research computing and AI environments that support the university's research, including cloud platforms and high-performance computing.
Translate research capabilities into pilots and scalable solutions for academic programs, instructional innovation, institutional operations, and external partnerships, including through MonarchSphere.
Connect AI, research computing, and digital product development to enable new models of discovery and learning.
Work with researchers, faculty, academic leadership, and the University Information Security Office so research environments stay aligned, secure, and responsive to need.
PhD in a relevant field such as data science, information systems, or educational technology, with experience supporting externally funded research.
Significant leadership experience in digital innovation or research computing, with direct experience in cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS and in AI/ML applied to research.
Preferred experience in higher education or research-intensive institutions, interdisciplinary data-intensive research, and grant development.
Salary range of $200,000 to $230,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Hybrid position with a standard 40-hour work week.