University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Publi
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89101
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics in the School of Public Health. Role of the Position The SPH at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is recruiting for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Biostatistics at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a solid methodological background in biostatistics, statistics, or related field (epidemiology), excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong interest in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate, Masters and PhD degree-seeking graduate students, and the ability to collaborate with research investigators in community health and/or related fields of study. Current Biostatistics faculty research interests range from chronic and infectious diseases, clinical trials, brain health, global health and health disparities. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in biostatistics, epidemiology or public health, conduct scholarly work, as well as obtain extramural funding. Minimum Qualifications Candidates are required to have a Ph.D in biostatistics, statistics, or a similar field (epidemiology/public health) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Preferred Qualifications The Department of Brain Health is interested in collaborating with the selected candidate; expertise in biostatistics and advanced analytical techniques as well as expertise in neurodegenerative disease, clinical trials, and/or repetitive head injury and brain health is a plus. Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. Salary Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Benefits of Working at UNLV Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Perks & Programs Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants
contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
How to Apply Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support. For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu. UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application. Profile of the University Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at http://www.unlv.edu EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.
1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 2
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics in the School of Public Health. Role of the Position The SPH at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is recruiting for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Biostatistics at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a solid methodological background in biostatistics, statistics, or related field (epidemiology), excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong interest in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate, Masters and PhD degree-seeking graduate students, and the ability to collaborate with research investigators in community health and/or related fields of study. Current Biostatistics faculty research interests range from chronic and infectious diseases, clinical trials, brain health, global health and health disparities. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in biostatistics, epidemiology or public health, conduct scholarly work, as well as obtain extramural funding. Minimum Qualifications Candidates are required to have a Ph.D in biostatistics, statistics, or a similar field (epidemiology/public health) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Preferred Qualifications The Department of Brain Health is interested in collaborating with the selected candidate; expertise in biostatistics and advanced analytical techniques as well as expertise in neurodegenerative disease, clinical trials, and/or repetitive head injury and brain health is a plus. Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. Salary Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Benefits of Working at UNLV Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Perks & Programs Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants
contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
How to Apply Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support. For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu. UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application. Profile of the University Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at http://www.unlv.edu EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.
1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 2