Associate Professor

The Howard University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

The Howard University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, focusing on AI for healthcare. The cluster emphasizes multimodal foundation models and clinical decision support; research spans AI, ML, data science, and EMR applications.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field, show potential for external funding, and demonstrate excellence in teaching and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in CS or data science.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding for research.
• Experience or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI, machine learning, or multimodal modeling.
• Experience or interest in applying AI to EMR data or healthcare challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in AI with a focus on health applications.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, machine learning, data science, or health informatics.
• Collaborate across disciplines to apply AI methodologies to EMR and healthcare data.
• Pursue external funding to support research and training initiatives.
• Mentor students from diverse backgrounds and foster inclusive environments.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fundraising

Healthcare data

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Data Science

Job description

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - AI Cluster Hire Initiative

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Architecture at Howard University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for a broadly trained computer scientist with research expertise and teaching interests in advancing artificial intelligence to address healthcare challenges with a focus on multimodal foundation models to clinical decision support systems. With an anticipated start date of August 2026, this position is part of the Office of the Provost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cluster Hire Initiative, which aims to expand AI interdisciplinary research and instruction across the University.

Cluster Overview

This position is part of the cluster, "Development and Application of Multimodal Foundation Models to Clinical Decision Support Systems," which is jointly led by the College of Engineering and Architecture and the College of Medicine. The goal is to bring together and invest in faculty across departments whose research and scholarship are linked through this cluster and to attract faculty members who can bring different perspectives. This cluster aims to recruit scholars with expertise in the development of AI models and multimodal models, as well as their application to electronic medical records (EMR). These efforts will contribute to generating predictive insights about patients' health and well-being, addressing critical challenges in healthcare delivery, and improving health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in AI with a focus on health applications.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, machine learning, data science, or health informatics.
• Collaborate across disciplines to apply AI methodologies to analyze and model complex healthcare data, including EMRs.
• Pursue external funding to support research and training initiatives.
• Mentor students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field, such as computer science or data science.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external funding for research.
• Experience or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI, machine learning, or multimodal modeling.
• A record of (or potential for) impactful research, evidenced by publications, grants, or industry partnerships.
• Experience or interest in applying AI to EMR data or healthcare challenges.
• A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting student access to and engagement in their teaching and research/scholarship/creative activities.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $115,000

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

About Howard University

Howard University is a premier Historically Black College and University (HBCU) committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, offering a vibrant academic community engaged in interdisciplinary innovation, social impact, and collaborations across campus, including with Howard University Hospital. The Computer Science Program, housed in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), benefits from CEA's fully accredited engineering, architecture, and computing programs and its strong federal, industry, and research partnerships in Washington, D.C. The program supports robust undergraduate and graduate offerings and advances research in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, and emerging AI-and-health applications.

Howard University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment as well as in its educational programs and activities. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identity, or any othe