Assistant/Associate Professor, MS in Health Artificial Intelligence Program, Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in Health Artificial Intelligence supporting the Master of Science in Health Artificial Intelligence (MS-HAI) program. Based at 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 position contributes to an innovative curriculum, mentors students on real-world healthcare AI projects, engages in interdisciplinary research and innovation, and collaborates across Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Health, industry partners, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an excellent teacher with online education experience, a collaborative colleague, student-centered, and committed to responsible AI that improves healthcare delivery, outcomes, and population health. The faculty member will work with College faculty and leadership, staff, students, alumni, and health system partners to strengthen the MS-HAI program through teaching, scholarship, innovation, and service. The role also includes program governance and strategic contributions, professional and community service, and other duties as assigned.

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 content 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, continuous program improvement, and interdisciplinary team-based online learning initiatives.
Advise and mentor graduate students on academic and career development.
Supervise student capstone projects addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
Mentor students in 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.
Contribute to translational initiatives that bridge 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 activities, and strategic planning.
Support student recruitment, outreach, and program promotion.
Provide service to the profession, University, and broader community.
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 insurance
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 per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps