Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health in Biostatistics or Epidemiology

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health in Biostatistics or Epidemiology. This position involves teaching, publishing impactful research, and mentoring students, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in education. Applications are welcome until filled, with first consideration for those received by January 7, 2025.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related discipline required by September 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated research experience in biostatistics or epidemiology based on publications.
• Teaching experience in public health at undergraduate/graduate levels required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Publish research relevant to biostatistics and public health.
• Mentor and advise students in research.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching experience

Oral communication

Written communication

Commitment to diversity

Education

Earned doctorate in Public Health or related area

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health in Biostatistics or Epidemiology

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Position Information

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health in Biostatistics or Epidemiology Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

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The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 7, 2025. Applications received after January 7, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The Department, College, and University recognize that public health is interdisciplinary and is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The Department of Public Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generation of public health professionals. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups historically underrepresented, marginalized, and/or excluded in the field of public health who will support the mission of both URI and the Department of Public Health to expose students to diverse perspectives. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Duties And Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Publish research relevant to biostatistics or public health research methods.
• Mentor and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Seek and secure external funding that will support productive research.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and service activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Earned doctorate in Public Health or a closely related area (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Statistics, or other areas) conferred by September 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated research experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, or closely-related field based on publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to establish an independent line of research.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in public health with an emphasis in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health research methods, or closely-related field at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender).
• Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative research.
• Postdoctoral experience.
  
  

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Dean Health Sciences Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 6 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Research statement, including future directions (as one complete pdf doc).

(#4) Diversity Statement

(#5) Teaching statement and evidence of teaching experience (as one complete pdf doc).

(#6) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only).

Posting Information

Position Number 109122 Posting Number F00456 Posting Date 12/06/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14462

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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