Description
Howard University invites applications for one tenure-track faculty positions as part of a cluster hiring initiative focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application to health. This initiative, jointly led by the Howard University School of Social Work, Department of Earth, Environment, and Equity (E3) in the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks to advance interdisciplinary research and teaching in AI and healthcare.
A successful candidate will utilize AI methods and tools to address social and environmental health challenges. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to develop robust, extramurally funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in both schools’ teaching missions (School of Social Work and College of Arts and Sciences), and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Research expertise in social and environmental determinants of health, biostatistics, data analysis, machine learning and/or other artificial intelligence techniques is desired. This scholar will partner with other AI Cluster hires in the College of Medicine to develop coursework that can be taught across the social work and environmental health/justice/science curriculums. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring students from minoritized backgrounds is highly desired. This position will reside in either the School of Social Work or the College of Arts and Sciences’ E3 Department, with a joint appointment in the other unit
Requirements
Terminal degree in one of the areas specified
o Master of Social Work (MSW) and Ph.D. in Social Work, or related field, both from an accredited institution
o Masters of Environmental Science, or Ph.D. in Environmental Science, or similar field, both from an accredited institution
Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of associate professor
Demonstrated expertise AI methods and tools to address social and environmental health challenges and health disparities
Evidence of successful grant writing
