09/26/2012
Georgia Southern University

Company Information: The Division of Biostatistics in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biostatistics. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving more than 20,000 students, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. In 2012, Georgia Southern was named one of the top 10 most popular universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The more than 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island. The JPHCOPH at Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Our mission is to improve the health of the public, support the development of a talented public health workforce, serve rural and underserved populations and support the elimination of health disparities. We will continue to invest the necessary resources to build this outstanding College of Public Health that is increasingly recognized for teaching, research, and service. Justification for development of a College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University was directly related to the potential impact this institution could have in Georgia and the nation. The establishment of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health was made possible by a generous gift in 2004 from Dr. Karl E. Peace, in memory and honor of his wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu. The JPHCOPH offers Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees, with five emphasis areas: Biostatistics, Community Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and Health Policy & Management and the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). In addition, we offer three Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees in Community Health Education and Behavior, Biostatistics, and Public Health Leadership.

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Biostatistics

Duties & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of the Division of Biostatistics, the Assistant Professor position requires teaching, advisement, service, and research/scholarship responsibilities. The position requires a terminal degree. The successful applicant will teach graduate-level courses to students in the College, be actively involved in extramurally funded research, provide service/outreach to the public health community, serve on committees, and participate in official activities at the college and university levels. The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment.

Position Qualifications: • Earned doctorate (PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD or other relevant doctoral degree by August 1, 2013) in Biostatistics or other field appropriate for the expertise offered • Commitment to teaching, academic program development, research, and service that is consistent with the College’s vision and mission • Proven record of or demonstrated potential for securing extramural research funding • Commitment to service within the University, the profession, and community • Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the College and University

Salary Range: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Web Site: http://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu/PDFs/65414_BIOS_Ad_Copy.pdf

Application Address: Dr. Lili Yu, Assistant Professor and Search Chair Search # 65414 Biostatistics Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8015 Statesboro GA 30460-8015 Electronic mail: lyu@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-1278

Contact Email: lyu@georgiasouthern.edu

Application Deadline: 10/31/2012

Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.