Assistant​/Associate Professor

Howard University College of Medicine is a historically Black academic medical institution committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care. Located in Washington, DC, the College of Medicine plays a vital role in training a diverse workforce of physicians, scientists, and health professionals who serve local, national, and global communities. The college emphasizes health equity, social justice, and service to underserved populations as central components of its mission.

Faculty members have opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, community outreach, and cutting-edge research. The environment supports professional growth, mentoring, and leadership development in academic medicine.

The Assistant/Associate Professor will be a full-time, on-site faculty member based at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. Day-to-day responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction to medical and graduate students through lectures, small-group sessions, and clinical teaching, as applicable. The role involves designing and updating course materials, participating in curriculum development, and assessing learner performance. The faculty member will be expected to conduct and disseminate scholarly work, which may include basic, translational, clinical, or educational research, and seek external funding when appropriate.

Additional duties include mentoring students and trainees, providing academic advising, serving on departmental and institutional committees, and contributing to professional and community service activities aligned with the college’s mission.

• Earned MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of excellence or strong potential in teaching at the medical or graduate level, including curriculum development and learner assessment.
• Demonstrated capacity for scholarly activity, such as research, publications, presentations, or educational innovation.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the advancement of health equity, particularly for historically underserved populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for working effectively with students, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to balance teaching, research, and service responsibilities and to contribute to a positive, collegial academic environment.
• For clinical disciplines: eligibility for appropriate professional licensure, board certification, and credentialing in the District of Columbia, if required.
• Prior academic or clinical teaching experience and experience in mentoring learners are highly desirable.