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As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer professor in Houston, TX is $109,623.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,200.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectComputer ProfessorComputer Instructor
Required CredentialsTypically a master's or doctoral degree in computer science or related fieldUsually a certification or diploma in computer training or related area
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, academic institutionsTraining centers, workshops, corporate training sessions
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research organizationsPrivate training companies, corporate sectors, community colleges
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic roles, qualifications, and career pathsLearning about short-term training, certifications, and skill development

In summary, a Computer Professor typically holds advanced degrees and teaches at universities or colleges, focusing on research and academic instruction. A Computer Instructor usually provides practical training or certification courses in various settings, emphasizing skill development for immediate employment or personal growth.

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Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence and Data Scientist

Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence and Data Scientist

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Baylor College of Medicine rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 541 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) seeks a highly qualified individual with a PhD and postdoctoral experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Medical Informatics or Equivalent Field. The Assistant Professor – Data Scientist would serve as scientific lead with Dr. Ravi Ghanta, overseeing the Department of Surgery ATLAS AI program to develop innovative AI applications in surgery and healthcare. The work spans AI applications in healthcare including machine vision, robotics, image analysis, natural language processing, and predictive modeling.

Under this role, the Assistant Professor will work with a team of post-doctoral computer scientists and engineers on NIH-funded research projects. The Assistant Professor is expected to oversee data engineering of electronic health data for machine learning applications, interoperability with electronic health record (EHR) systems, and evaluation of algorithm predictive performance. The Assistant Professor will interact directly with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical students.

Job Duties
  • Oversee and coordinate logistics and execution of various research projects.
  • Manage project progress and execution of project goals and milestones.
  • Plan and direct research experiments.
  • Organize, evaluate, and analyze data with other researchers.
  • Develop research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects.
  • Conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
  • Document results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
  • Supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of the research team involved in multiple research projects.
  • Write progress reports, manuscripts and grant proposals.
  • Lead clinical studies and participate in research involving human subjects. Interact directly with clinicians, surgeons, and pathologists to fulfill the aims of the research projects.
  • Supervise research staff including graduate and undergraduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in computer science, data science, medical informatics, or related field.
  • Successful track record of collaboration with clinical investigators and in interdisciplinary teams; accomplished academic record sufficient to fulfill criteria for an assistant professor level faculty appointment at Baylor College of Medicine.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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