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College of Public Health

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Position: The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health, University of Georgia, invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position. The position is an academic year appointment (9 months) with an opportunity for additional instruction during the summer.  This position is available beginning January 2022, but must begin no later than August 2022.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are a terminal degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or related discipline prior to the start date. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction or a history in Biostatistics, and the ability to teach online and use distance technologies to extend the classroom are preferred.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate courses per semester in Biostatistics. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is composed of 26 faculty members, and 34 graduate students. The department offers a PhD degree, MS degree, and an MPH degree with a concentration in Biostatistics. The position will be 100% instruction. Applicants must be able to teach the following topics: "Elementary Biostatistics" and "Intermediate Biostatistics". The University of Georgia has a widely respected Center for Teaching and Learning for pedagogical enhancement that will be are source for course development, including online courses.

About the University of Georgia: The University of Georgia (UGA) is a land grant and sea grant research university with 35,000 students, 17 schools and colleges, and 1800 faculty located in Athens, a vibrant community located in northeast Georgia. Athens is renowned for music and arts as well as collegiate athletics. Hiking, biking, rafting, and other outdoor activities are popular year-round and the bustling urban center of Atlanta, located 70 miles west of Athens, offers all of the amenities of a world-class city.

Application Procedure:  Applications received by December 8, 2021 will receive full consideration.  The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Application materials should include (1) a cover letter stating interest in the position and describing ones teaching experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) the names and contact information of three references.  If you have any questions or would like additional information about the position, please contact rathbun@uga.edu and include "Biostatistics Lecturer Position" in the subject line. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2022.  Application materials should be submitted through the UGAjobs https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/228624 online system.

The University of Georgia is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals in under-represented groups. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu ). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.