Vice President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer is a highly strategic role that will drive the institution's overall AI agenda across its missions in clinical care, research, and education. The CAIO serves as an AI thought leader and partner to the President's Office and the executive leadership team, influencing organizational priorities and accelerating the adoption of advanced analytics and digital capabilities. This leader will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the institution to identify and prioritize high-impact use cases, develop business cases, and scale AI solutions that deliver measurable value. 

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!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Develop and Execute Strategy:
  • Craft and implement the institution-wide AI vision that aligns with the institution's strategic priorities, integrating clinical, research, and educational missions.
  • Serve as the connection point to align leaders in setting the agenda for how the institution leverages AI to drive operational excellence, scientific breakthroughs, and educational innovation.
• Champion Governance and Ethics:
  • Chair or partner with existing governance bodies to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly, with robust oversight for privacy, compliance, and transparency.
  • Define strategic principles for AI adoption, balancing the need for rapid innovation with the imperative to safeguard institutional trust and patient safety.
• Modernize Data & Technology Infrastructure:
  • Partner with the Chief Data Officer and relevant teams to advance an enterprise data strategy.
  • Guide the modern