Georgia Southern University-posted about 1 year ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Statesboro, GA
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

The Assistant Professor in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences at Georgia Southern University is a tenure-track position focused on teaching, research, and community engagement. The role involves maintaining an active research program, mentoring students, and teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in quantitative sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission of improving health and eliminating disparities through education and research.

  • Maintain an active methodological and interdisciplinary research program.
  • Engage with multidisciplinary research teams.
  • Mentor students in their academic and professional development.
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate classes involving quantitative sciences.
  • Develop graduate and undergraduate courses in public health.
  • Serve on dissertation committees in the college.
  • Provide service to the community and engage in outreach activities.
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
  • Engage in scholarship leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Secure external funding for research initiatives.
  • Earned PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a closely related field by August 1, 2025.
  • At least 18 graduate semester hours in quantitative research methodology.
  • Proven record of or demonstrated potential for securing extramural research funding.
  • Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
  • Commitment to best practices in instruction, mentoring, and curriculum design.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong research and scholarship agenda.
  • Postdoctoral experience involving quantitative research.
  • Demonstrated research and publication experience in public health.
  • Track record of securing extramural grant funding.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement in a vibrant university community.
  • Access to transportation options between campuses.
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