Instructional Faculty in Biostatistics or Epidemiology – Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Temple University’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health is hiring a non-tenure-track instructional faculty member in Biostatistics or Epidemiology at the assistant professor of instruction rank. The role is expected to begin July 1, 2027. The faculty member will teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in the relevant discipline, in a combination of in-person and online formats, and contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate on research with colleagues and participate in the Department’s Research Methods and Biostatistics Core, which provides methodological and biostatistical consultation and computational services to researchers at Temple and other institutions.

The Department has 15 full-time faculty and serves more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students annually. Its programs include a PhD in Epidemiology; MPH degrees in Epidemiology, Applied Biostatistics, and Environmental Health; an MS in Public Health Data Science; and a graduate certificate in Applied Clinical Research. The College of Public Health enrolls approximately 4,200 students and supports teaching, scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, community and clinical practice, research, and service learning. Temple University is an urban public research university in North Philadelphia with more than 30,000 students.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, statement about contributions to working effectively in an urban environment, and contact information for 3–5 references by email. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related discipline before the July 1, 2027 start date.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds.
• Skill teaching quantitative courses to students with a range of aptitudes.
• Experience using statistical software such as SAS or R.
• Online teaching experience, which is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in biostatistics or epidemiology.
• Teach a combination of in-person and online courses.
• Contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service.
• Participate in collaborative research with colleagues and, as desired, the Department’s Research Methods and Biostatistics Core.
• Support an inclusive and accessible learning environment for students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with credentials and experience.
• Professional development in teaching.
• Access to programs, mentoring, and consultation through Temple’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching.

What This Job Offers

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