09/28/2012
University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health

Company Information: Faculty in the Department of Biostatistics lead, collaborate and provide consultation on a wide range of research and public health practice. UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth offers an exciting, growing and collaborative work environment. Located on 33 acres in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District, our 1,500-student campus is comprised of the School of Public Health, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), the School of Health Professions (SHP), the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the new UNT System College of Pharmacy, opening in 2013. The Biostatistics Department offers the MPH and PhD in Biostatistics. Highly respected by practitioners, policymakers, and academic colleagues, biostatistics faculty members are engaged in local, national and international public health work.

Position Title: FULL/ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK

Duties & Responsibilities: The Department of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center invites applications for tenure-track full/associate/assistant professor positions to begin in 2013 at any time prior to the Fall 2013 semester. The successful applicant must have a doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics or in a public health field with a focus in research methodology and/or evaluation. We are seeking candidates with a strong record of research accomplishments including extramural research funding. In particular, we seek candidates interested in collaboration and leadership in the clinical, epidemiological and community-based research agenda of the UNT School of Public Health. Our five strategic research areas are airways management (asthma and COPD), alcohol abuse prevention, cancer communication and prevention, economic evaluation, and translational and community-based research (see http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/sph/Research.cfm). The successful candidate is expected to teach and carry out methodological and/or collaborative research, and advise MPH and PhD students. Evaluation of the candidate’s credentials will determine rank, salary, and tenure status. Tenured appointment at the Full or Associate Professor level is possible. This is a 12-month appointment.

Position Qualifications: PhD in biostatistics, statistics or in a public health field with a focus in research methodology and/or evaluation, and an excellent research and teaching record. All areas in biostatistics will be considered.

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Web Site: www.unthsc.edu

Application Address: www.unthscjobs.com

Contact Email: Sharon.homan@unthsc.edu

Application Deadline: 08/01/2013