Associate Professor or Professor in Artificial Intelligence , Healthcare & Public Health Informatics
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 901834
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The Peter O’Donnell Jr School of Public Health (OSPH) seeks an accomplished senior faculty member (Associate or Full Professor) with a PhD, MD, DrPH, or equivalent degree and nationally recognized expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), and healthcare and public health informatics. The successful candidate will be an exceptional educator and mentor with a distinguished research portfolio in the pragmatic use of AI and informatics to improve clinical care, health systems performance, and population health outcomes. This faculty member will play a leadership role in advancing the School’s mission in education, research, and translational implementation including building a certificate program in AI and supporting the MS in Healthcare Informatics program.
Key Responsibilities
· Teaching & Mentorship
o Teach graduate-level courses in healthcare informatics, public health informatics, AI applications in health, and related fields.
o Mentor and advise students enrolled in Master’s and PhD programs, guiding them in coursework, research, and career development.
o Develop innovative curricula that bridge theory, practice, and policy in informatics and AI.
· Leadership & Mentorship
o Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in research design, grant development, and career progression.
o Provide leadership in curriculum development, particularly in AI and informatics education for Master’s and PhD students.
o Foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment across disciplines.
· Research & Scholarship
o Lead a nationally recognized, independently funded research program in healthcare and public health informatics.
o Advance the integration of AI, machine learning, predictive modeling, and EHR data to transform healthcare delivery and public health practice.
o Publish in high-impact journals and present research to both academic and policy audiences.
o Secure and maintain extramural research funding from federal agencies (NIH, AHRQ, NLM, NSF, CDC), foundations, or other sources.
o Build and lead interdisciplinary research teams across clinical, data science, and policy domains.
· Service & Engagement
o Provide strategic leadership to the School and University in the area of AI and informatics.
o Contribute to national and international thought leadership on the ethical, equitable, and responsible application of AI in healthcare and public health.
o Engage with health systems, government agencies, and industry partners to translate research into practice and policy.
o Serve on editorial boards, advisory committees, or professional organizations advancing the field.
Qualifications
- Education:
- PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent degree in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related discipline.
- Experience & Expertise:
o Demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching and mentoring.
o Strong background in clinical informatics and public health informatics.
o Expertise in EHR systems, decision support, data integration, and interoperability.
o Evidence of successful application of AI in healthcare or public health contexts.
o Evidence of successful application of AI in healthcare or public health contexts.
o Established track record as a senior scholar with a national/international reputation in AI and informatics.
o Experience in leadership roles within academic or research institutions.
- Skills:
- Ability to develop and sustain a large-scale, impactful research program.
- Expertise in bridging AI innovation with pragmatic implementation in healthcare and public health.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience directing graduate programs or research centers in informatics or AI.
- Record of interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical, public health, and data science partners.
- Engagement with policymakers, healthcare organizations, or industry in scaling AI-driven solutions.
- Recognition through awards, invited lectureships, or election to national academies/professional societies.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for three references.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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