Assistant/Associate Professor

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate level in Health Artificial Intelligence to support the Master of Science in Health Artificial Intelligence (MS-HAI) program. We seek interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners who can 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 play a central role in delivering an innovative curriculum, mentoring students on real-world healthcare AI projects, engaging in interdisciplinary research and innovation activities, and contributing to collaborations across Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Health, industry partners, and community stakeholders. The position is full-time and based on the Center City campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher experienced in online education, a collaborative colleague, student-centered in their approach, and committed to advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery, outcomes, and population health.

Responsibilities Include:

The Assistant/Associate Professor will work with faculty colleagues, College leadership, staff, students, alumni, and health system partners to strengthen the MS-HAI program through excellence in teaching, scholarship, innovation, and service.

Teaching and Curriculum Development
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Healthcare Analytics
Biomedical Informatics
Clinical AI Applications
Natural Language Processing
AI Ethics and Responsible AI
Designing hands-on learning experiences using real-world healthcare data.
Contributing to curriculum innovation and continuous program improvement.
Supporting interdisciplinary and team-based online learning initiatives.

Student Mentorship and Advising
Advising and mentoring graduate students on academic and career development.
Supervising student capstone projects addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
Mentoring students in applied, quantitative research and innovation projects as appropriate.
Supporting student professional development in healthcare, AI, digital health, and related fields.

Scholarship, Research, and Innovation
Leading or collaborating on externally funded research and applied innovation initiatives.
Conducting scholarly or applied work related to:
Clinical AI applications
Healthcare operations and analytics
Population health analytics
AI-enabled healthcare transformation
Responsible and ethical AI implementation
Publishing and presenting work in peer-reviewed journals, scientific meetings, and professional venues.
Collaborating with faculty across Jefferson colleges and research centers.

Health System and Industry Engagement
Collaborating with Jefferson Health on applied AI and analytics projects.
Participating in partnerships with healthcare organizations, startups, government agencies, and technology companies.
Contributing to translational initiatives that bridge research and practice.
Representing the program and University at professional, community, and recruitment events.

Service and Program Leadership
Participating in assigned College, University, and program committees.
Contributing to program governance, accreditation activities, and strategic planning efforts.
Supporting student recruitment, outreach, and program promotion.
Providing service to the profession, University, and broader community.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Terminal degree in a relevant field (PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, or equivalent.)

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Healthcare Analytics
Biomedical Informatics

Clinical Informatics

Experience teaching or training students and/or professionals in online environments.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and clinical audiences.

Commitment to student success, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:
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.

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates should submit on-line application with current CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and a research statement online: http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box Job ID # REQ: 0037737
Cover letter can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: Richard W. Hass, PhD.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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