Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health – Biostatistics/Health AI

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services (RHS) in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health with expertise in biostatistics and/or health artificial intelligence (AI). All areas of biostatistics will be considered. We seek an accomplished scholar whose research leverages advanced statistical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or computational analytics to address complex public health challenges. The successful candidate will bring a vision for advancing data-driven discovery while mentoring the next generation of public health scientists and for the rank of Associate Professor will bring an established, externally funded research program. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment at one of the nation's leading public research universities, where innovation, partnership, student success, and translational impact are central to our mission.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a closely related discipline. For the rank of Assistant Professor ABD will be considered but candidates must hold degree at the time of appointment. For the rank of Associate Professor, qualifications for appointment with tenure.
• An established record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating scholarly excellence.
• Evidence of a sustained (Associate Professor), or potential for (Assistant Professor), externally funded research program.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and early-career researchers (for consideration at the Rank of Associate Professor).

Nice To Haves

• National or international recognition in biostatistics, health AI, or population health analytics.
• Ongoing and transferable externally funded research grants
• Experience leading interdisciplinary research teams.
• Demonstrated success in developing collaborations with healthcare systems, government agencies, or industry partners.
• Experience integrating AI and advanced analytics into public health education.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic programs, professional organizations, or large collaborative research initiatives.
• Applicants utilizing innovative computational approaches, high-performance computing, federated learning, or multidisciplinary research methods are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in biostatistics, health AI, or related areas.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, health data science, artificial intelligence, and related disciplines.
• Mentor master's and doctoral students while fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the application of statistics, AI and/or advanced analytics to public health research and practice.
• Publish impactful research in leading peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• At the Rank of Associate Professor, provide leadership in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree