"Assistant/Associate Professor Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences"

Job Summary

Reporting to the BEES Department Chair, the Assistant/Associate Professor requires maintaining an active methodological and interdisciplinary research program, engaging with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring students, and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses involving quantitative sciences and upper-level MPH and DrPH courses in Biostatistics/Data Sciences. The potential for securing external funds is also a priority. For consideration of Associate Professor positions, a successful track record of securing external funds is required. In addition to teaching expectations, all JPHCOPH professors are expected to serve on dissertation committees in the college, provide service to the community, mentor students, serve on department, college, and university committees, engage in scholarship/creative activity leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals, and to be actively involved in professional associations and outreach activities. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Biostatistics, Data Science, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in quantitative research methodology and Biostatistics/Data Science.

Proven record of or demonstrated potential for securing extramural research funding.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

To be considered for an Associate Professor position, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level, along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience involving quantitative research in one or more of the college's established research focus areas.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for the specific position.

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's mission for student success.

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins October 17, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Isaac Chun Hai Fung, Search Chair, Search. Email: jphcophsearches@georgiasouthern.edu. Telephone: 912-478-2674.