Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu/sphis/bb/) is inviting applications for a tenure track or tenured faculty position, beginning fall of 2016 or spring of 2017, at the level of associate professor or experienced assistant (3 or more years in rank). An appointment at a full professor level may be considered for an applicant with suitable credentials in teaching, service and funded research.
The primary duty for this position will be developing and leading online programs (certificate and MS) in biostatistics, along with contributing to other teaching initiatives in the department and school's graduate and undergraduate programs. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, conducting high quality collaborative research, pursuing collaborative and individual research grants, and active involvement in the consulting center.
While strong candidates from all research areas will be considered, we prefer candidates whose research areas are complementary to those of the existing faculty. Persons with collaborative research experiences including funding and a broad teaching background in public health, information sciences and related areas are highly encouraged to apply. The department currently maintains very successful MS and doctoral programs in biostatistics. It also takes part in school based public health undergraduate and masters programs.
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related discipline by August 01, 2016. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
A curriculum vita is required to be submitted as part of the online application at http://louisville.edu/hr/employment/applicants (Job Opening ID 31573). Additionally, a CV and three reference letters, along with a cover letter detailing the background, research interests, teaching interests and relevant experience, are required to be sent to Kim Kays by email at kim.kays@louisville.edu.
The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and, in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.