Assistant/Associate Professor, MS in Health Artificial Intelligence Program, Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University
About The Position
Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in Health Artificial Intelligence to support the Master of Science in Health Artificial Intelligence (MS-HAI) program. Based on the Center City campus in Philadelphia, the faculty member will teach graduate-level courses, mentor students, and lead or contribute to scholarly and applied work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. The faculty member will help deliver and improve an innovative curriculum, create hands-on learning experiences using real-world healthcare data, and mentor students on practical healthcare AI projects. The role also involves interdisciplinary research and innovation, collaboration across Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, engagement with industry partners and community stakeholders, and service to the College, University, profession, and broader community. The ideal candidate is an excellent teacher with online education experience, a collaborative colleague, student-centered, and committed to the responsible use of AI to improve healthcare delivery, outcomes, and population health.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in a relevant field (PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare analytics, biomedical informatics, or clinical informatics.
- Experience teaching or training students and/or professionals in online environments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and clinical audiences.
- Commitment to student success, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying AI, machine learning, or data science in healthcare settings.
- Familiarity with healthcare data systems and standards, including EHRs, FHIR, and HL7.
- Record of publications, funded research, or applied innovation commensurate with rank.
- Experience collaborating across academic, healthcare, and industry environments.
- Industry, consulting, or health system leadership experience related to AI or digital health.
Responsibilities
- Teach and develop graduate-level coursework in artificial intelligence and machine learning, healthcare analytics, biomedical informatics, clinical AI applications, natural language processing, and AI ethics and responsible AI.
- Design hands-on learning experiences using real-world healthcare data.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation and continuous program improvement, including interdisciplinary and team-based online learning initiatives.
- Advise and mentor graduate students on academic and career development.
- Supervise student capstone projects addressing real-world healthcare challenges and mentor applied, quantitative research and innovation projects as appropriate.
- Support student professional development in healthcare, AI, digital health, and related fields.
- Lead or collaborate on externally funded research and applied innovation initiatives.
- Conduct scholarly or applied work related to clinical AI applications, healthcare operations and analytics, population health analytics, AI-enabled healthcare transformation, and responsible and ethical AI implementation.
- Publish and present work in peer-reviewed journals, scientific meetings, and professional venues.
- Collaborate with faculty across Jefferson colleges and research centers.
- Collaborate with Jefferson Health on applied AI and analytics projects.
- Participate in partnerships with healthcare organizations, startups, government agencies, and technology companies, and contribute to initiatives bridging research and practice.
- Represent the program and University at professional, community, and recruitment events.
- Participate in assigned College, University, and program committees; contribute to program governance, accreditation, and strategic planning.
- Support student recruitment, outreach, and program promotion.
- Provide service to the profession, University, and broader community, and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
