Position Title: Assistant Professor in Biostatistics

Duties & Responsibilities: The Department of Biology in the College of Science, Health & Engineering at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biostatistics to begin mid-September 2013. The Department of Biology seeks a candidate who complements the strengths of our faculty in scholarship and teaching, and who reinforces our commitment to enhancing diversity. Teaching duties include graduate classes in biostatistics in coordination with a newly proposed program in Public Health, upper level undergraduate classes in biostatistics for Biology majors, and electives in the candidate's area of specialization. Other teaching assignments might include participation in core Biology undergraduate and graduate-level classes. Additional responsibilities include developing and sustaining a productive research program supported by external funding; supervising and mentoring of Master's theses and undergraduate research; advising undergraduate students; and becoming professionally engaged with the local community. The Biology Department includes a diverse faculty and over 450 majors and Masters-level graduate students focusing on ecological, molecular, physiological, microbial, and health sciences. Information about the department may be found at www.ewu.edu/biology. Position is open until further notice; screening will begin after 4/5/2013. To be assured full consideration, your application must be complete and submitted through the online portal by the screening date. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified. Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Position Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise which supplements that in the Department of Biology (e.g., bioinformatics, population genetics, or other area) Proficiency in R and/or SAS Expertise and interest in developing a graduate course in multivariate statistics

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Contact Email: rbrown@ewu.edu

Application Deadline: 04/29/2013