Associate Professor

Associate Professor page is loaded## Associate Professorlocations: Downing Hall (College of Engineering)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR108044The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.Here is what we offer: * ***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**Join Howard University and thrive with us!** **The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - AI Cluster Hire Initiative**The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Engineeringand Architecture at Howard University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track positionfor a broadly trained computer scientist with research expertise and teaching interests inadvancing artificial intelligence to address healthcare challenges with a focus on multimodalfoundation models to clinical decision support systems. With an anticipated start date of August2026, this position is part of the Office of the Provost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cluster HireInitiative, which aims to expand AI interdisciplinary research and instruction across theUniversityThis position is part of the cluster, "Development and Application of Multimodal FoundationModels to Clinical Decision Support Systems," which is jointly led by the College ofEngineering and Architecture and the College of Medicine. The goal is to bring together andinvest in faculty across departments whose research and scholarship are linked through thiscluster and to attract faculty members who can bring different perspectives.This cluster aims to recruit scholars with expertise in the development of AI models andmultimodal models, as well as their application to electronic medical records (EMR). Theseefforts 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****About Howard University**Howard University is a premier Historically Black College and University (HBCU) committed toexcellence in teaching, research, and service, offering a vibrant academic community engaged ininterdisciplinary innovation, social impact, and collaborations across campus, including withHoward University Hospital. The Computer Science Program, housed in the Department ofElectrical Engineering and Computer Science within the College of Engineering andArchitecture (CEA), benefits from CEA’s fully accredited engineering, architecture, andcomputing programs and its strong federal, industry, and research partnerships in Washington,D.C. The program supports robust undergraduate and graduate offerings and advances researchin areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, andemerging 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 other classification, activities, or conditions protected by applicable law. For more information on Howard University, call View phone number on click.appcast.io, or visit the University’s Web site at The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal opportunity, and Title IX would be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources.**Compliance Salary Range Disclosure**Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io.**This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.** #J-18808-Ljbffr