LSUHSC School of Public Health, Biostatistics

Position ID:

3200-INS [#22664, 00057261]

Position Title:

Instructor of Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

New Orleans, Select... 70112, United States of America

Subject Area:

Biostatistics

Appl Deadline:

2023/11/30 11:59PM help popup

finished (2023/07/13, finished 2024/06/01, listed until 2023/11/30)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed. ***

The Biostatistics program at the School of Public Health (SPH) of the Louisiana State University Health—New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) is hiring a full-time instructor or a tenure-track assistant professor faculty in biostatistics.

Applicants for the instructor must hold a Master’s or higher degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related area. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in LSUHSC-NO, both on campus and online, advise and mentor graduate students in the Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) degree programs, and provide service to the biostatistics program, SPH, and LSUHSC-NO.

Applicants for the assistant professor position must hold a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics, or a related area. In addition, candidates being considered for this position will have evidence of potential to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program, a demonstrated interest in teaching, and a commitment to biostatistics and public health. Candidates will be expected to teach biostatistics courses, collaborate with other researchers, establish independent externally funded research, advise and mentor students and post-doctoral fellows. The anticipated start date for this position is no later than January 17, 2024. We will start reviewing applications on July 3rd until the position is filled.

The Biostatistics Program offers Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), and Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Biostatistics faculty members enjoy strong collaborative relationships with other Programs in the School of Public Health and with schools across the health science center, including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Allied Health, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. We seek candidates with research interest and experience in broad areas of biostatistics methods development and applications that complement and strengthen current research programs by our health sciences center campus faculty.

The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and start-up funds for research support., The Program offers a highly collegial environment with growth potential. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

LSU Health New Orleans is located within the biomedical district of New Orleans. It consists of six professional schools and twelve Centers of Excellence. The School of Public Health (SPH) offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels in Public Health. The SPH is CEPH accredited and maintains a diverse research portfolio with funding from NIH, CDC, and other state and federal agencies and private institutions. The School’s mission is to advance the public’s health and well-being through education, research, and service, focusing on issues affecting Louisiana. For additional information about SPH, please visit https://sph.lsuhsc.edu.

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. Therefore, we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applications are accepted via the applicant portal: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/14509

Applicants should include the following: 1. a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; 2. a curriculum vitae; 3. a personal statement summarizing your research (AP position only) and teaching interests; and 4. a list of three references (who will only be contacted for finalists).

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/14509 .

Contact: Dylan Hawkins, (504)568-5733

Postal Mail:

: 2020 Gravier Street
Lions Building
New Orleans, LA 70112

Web Page: https://sph.lsuhsc.edu/