University of Massachusetts Amherst

Assistant Professor in Biostatistics

Visiting Assistant Professor Position

School of Public Health and Health Sciences

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (www.umass.edu/sphhs/) is seeking applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Biostatistics.  This is a one year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years.

Position:  The successful candidates will join the faculty in the Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Public Health.  Responsibilities will include research and teaching, the latter at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Advising of masters and doctoral students enrolled in MS, MPH and PhD programs is encouraged.  The candidate will be expected to develop his or her own research program and engage in collaborative research with other faculty from programs and departments within the School and University.  The Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology has an active teaching/research faculty consisting of six biostatisticians and four epidemiologists.  Program members collaborate extensively with faculty from the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, other departments on campus, the University’s Medical School, and Baystate Medical Center.  The University is located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, which is home to five colleges (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College and the University of Massachusetts) with easy access to several major metropolitan areas.  The University of Massachusetts School of Public Health and Health Sciences is committed to increasing the number of minorities and women on its faculty and welcomes applications from such candidates.

Qualifications:  Candidates for this position must meet the following requirements:

• Terminal degree (PhD, DrPH) in biostatistics or related field of study
• Evidence of independent and collaborative research potential
• Demonstrated interest and ability in teaching at the graduate level

First Review:  The application review process will begin February 15, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled.  Anticipated start date is September, 2008.

Salary/Benefits:  The University offers competitive salaries with attractive benefits packages.

Applications:  Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: 
Dr. Carol Bigelow,
Search Committee Chair,
Search #R31995,
402 Arnold House,
715 North Pleasant Street,
University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, MA 01003-9304. 
Phone: (413) 545-4603; Fax: (413) 545-1645;
Email: cbigelow@schoolph.umass.edu.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.