Assistant Professor at howard

Compensation

$135,000 – $150,000/yr

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Feb 19, 2026

Description

Howard University’s Department of Mathematics is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to develop and apply mathematical theory, statistical modeling, and computational methods for AI and machine learning in radiology, endocrinology, and related biomedical domains. The role involves externally funded research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, student and postdoctoral mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and curriculum development. Applicants need a relevant Ph.D., a research record in mathematics-driven AI or machine learning, potential to secure external funding, and strong teaching potential. The anticipated start date is August 2026, and the compensation range is $135,000–$150,000.

Required Skills

Applied mathematics
Machine learning
Statistical modeling
Computational methods
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field
Required Previous Experiences: Research record in mathematics-driven AI or machine learning with peer-reviewed publications
Ability or potential to secure external research funding
Excellence or strong potential in undergraduate and graduate teaching
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in optimization, statistical learning theory, inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, dynamical systems, or computational mathematics
Methods for imaging, neuroscience, endocrinology, diabetes, or other data-intensive biomedical domains
Ability to collaborate with clinicians, biologists, or engineers on mathematically grounded AI/ML approaches