Professor Jobs in Virginia
Professor jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Charlottesville metros, where institutions like the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and George Mason University maintain large, active faculties. Demand is strongest for professors in nursing and health sciences, computer science and cybersecurity, and business and public policy, reflecting both the state's major research priorities and its proximity to federal agencies. Openings range from visiting instructor and lecturer positions to tenured full professor roles at R1 research universities and regional four-year colleges. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 5114363
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Norfolk State University
- Faculty
- Faculty (Salaried)
- Norfolk State University
Title: F0035 - Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in A1/Robotics/Optical Engineering
State Role Title: Faculty-Teaching/Research
Hiring Range: Starting at $97,000.00
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST APPLY USING WORKDAY:
https://nsu.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nsu/details/Asst-Assoc-Professor-in-AI-Robotics-Optical-Engineering_JR100509
Job Description
The Department of Engineering in The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor in AI/Robotics/Optical Engineering at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2027. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a cohesive faculty group in the Engineering department and be responsible for full participation in the management and oversight of undergraduate and graduate research and education program offerings. Faculty responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate course instruction; advising/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and participation in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of Engineering Department programs. Candidates must be prepared to manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the technical objectives of the Engineering Department.
Overview of the Department
Norfolk State has an emergent focus on semiconductor electronics, artificial intelligence/ machine learning, bioengineering, and engineered materials with applications in areas such as biomedicine, advanced signal processing, and space-based technologies. These activities are carried out by interdisciplinary teams that include Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science faculty. Academic degree programs supported by the Engineering Department include bachelor and master of science degree programs in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, master of science and doctoral degree programs in Materials Science and Engineering, and a bachelor of science degree program in Optical Engineering.
NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.
About the City of Norfolk
Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a port-of-call. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.
EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Technical publication record related to the electrical engineering discipline.
- Evidence of the potential to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Norfolk State University EEE and Optical Engineering curriculum.
- Potential to teach courses supporting departmental tracks in AI/ Robotics/ Quantum engineering.
Additional Considerations
- Potential for successful grantsmanship.
- Candidates should have strong communication skills as demonstrated in written works and the interview process.
- The ability to conduct research and development activities in areas such as electronic design and analysis (EDA), design of quantum devices and systems or advanced microelectronic devices.
The Engineering Department is particularly interested in candidates that can support teaching and research in AI / Robotics / Quantum engineering.
A record of grantsmanship and funding with federal agencies is also preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position
How to Apply
- Candidates should submit: State of Virginia application.
- A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- Philosophy of Teaching.
- Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
- Three letters of reference.
Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:
1. A letter of interest (via cover letter).
2. A current resume (via resume).
3. Completed Application via Workday
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Names and contact information for three job references (include with resume).
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
- 5114363
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Norfolk State University
- Faculty
- Faculty (Salaried)
- Norfolk State University
Title: F0035 - Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in A1/Robotics/Optical Engineering
State Role Title: Faculty-Teaching/Research
Hiring Range: Starting at $97,000.00
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST APPLY USING WORKDAY:
https://nsu.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nsu/details/Asst-Assoc-Professor-in-AI-Robotics-Optical-Engineering_JR100509
Job Description
The Department of Engineering in The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor in AI/Robotics/Optical Engineering at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2027. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a cohesive faculty group in the Engineering department and be responsible for full participation in the management and oversight of undergraduate and graduate research and education program offerings. Faculty responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate course instruction; advising/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and participation in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of Engineering Department programs. Candidates must be prepared to manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the technical objectives of the Engineering Department.
Overview of the Department
Norfolk State has an emergent focus on semiconductor electronics, artificial intelligence/ machine learning, bioengineering, and engineered materials with applications in areas such as biomedicine, advanced signal processing, and space-based technologies. These activities are carried out by interdisciplinary teams that include Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science faculty. Academic degree programs supported by the Engineering Department include bachelor and master of science degree programs in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, master of science and doctoral degree programs in Materials Science and Engineering, and a bachelor of science degree program in Optical Engineering.
NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.
About the City of Norfolk
Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a port-of-call. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.
EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Technical publication record related to the electrical engineering discipline.
- Evidence of the potential to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Norfolk State University EEE and Optical Engineering curriculum.
- Potential to teach courses supporting departmental tracks in AI/ Robotics/ Quantum engineering.
Additional Considerations
- Potential for successful grantsmanship.
- Candidates should have strong communication skills as demonstrated in written works and the interview process.
- The ability to conduct research and development activities in areas such as electronic design and analysis (EDA), design of quantum devices and systems or advanced microelectronic devices.
The Engineering Department is particularly interested in candidates that can support teaching and research in AI / Robotics / Quantum engineering.
A record of grantsmanship and funding with federal agencies is also preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position
How to Apply
- Candidates should submit: State of Virginia application.
- A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- Philosophy of Teaching.
- Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
- Three letters of reference.
Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:
1. A letter of interest (via cover letter).
2. A current resume (via resume).
3. Completed Application via Workday
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Names and contact information for three job references (include with resume).
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Professor Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- University of Virginia30
- Virginia Tech13
- William & Mary8
- James Madison University8
- Norfolk State University8
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across Virginia.
- Terminal degree (PhD, MFA, or equivalent) in the relevant academic discipline required
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, publication, or creative scholarly work
- Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level strongly preferred
- Ability to secure or contribute to externally funded research grants and contracts
- Experience advising graduate students and serving on dissertation or thesis committees
- Commitment to departmental service, curriculum development, and faculty governance participation
Professor Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a professor in Virginia?
Becoming a professor in Virginia requires a terminal degree in your field, most commonly a PhD, though an MFA or professional doctorate is standard in fine arts and clinical disciplines. Virginia has no state-issued teaching license for higher education faculty, so hiring decisions rest with individual institutions. Public universities credentialed under the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) set their own faculty qualifications, and clinical faculty in health sciences programs may also need an active Virginia professional license in their practice area.
Which companies hire professors in Virginia?
Virginia professor roles are posted by University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's dense mix of public research universities, private liberal arts colleges, and community college campuses through the Virginia Community College System means faculty openings appear across a wide range of institution types and disciplines statewide.
Which Virginia cities have the most professor jobs?
Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Blacksburg have the most professor openings in Virginia right now. Richmond anchors the market through Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond, Northern Virginia draws positions from George Mason University and a cluster of community colleges serving the federal workforce corridor, and Charlottesville is driven almost entirely by the University of Virginia and its affiliated health system.
Are there remote professor jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since most faculty roles involve in-person instruction, lab supervision, or student advising. About 55% of professor openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects a real but limited share of the market. Online-only faculty positions and adjunct roles teaching asynchronous courses are the most consistently remote segment of the Virginia professor job market.
How can I get hired as a professor in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a postdoctoral fellowship or visiting lecturer appointment, both of which Virginia research universities and medical schools use to bring in early-career academics. The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Commonwealth University all run postdoc programs across STEM, humanities, and health sciences. Adjunct and part-time instructor roles at Virginia Community College System campuses are another concrete first step, especially for candidates still completing their terminal degree or building a teaching portfolio. A strong dissertation chapter, a conference presentation record, or an active Virginia professional license in a clinical field can set a candidate apart.
Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to professor jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Virginia institutions updated regularly. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level and apply directly through each listing. No sign-up is required to see the positions available.
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