Faculty in Biostatistics, Data Science and Epidemiology

Open Rank Faculty in Biostatistics, Data Science and Epidemiology

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Job : 272541

Location: Augusta University

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The Department of Biostatistics, Data Science and Epidemiology (BDSE) in the School of Public Health at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position in Biostatistics and Data Science at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor rank to start in 2026. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Interest and ability in methodological research in Biostatistics & Data Science and active collaboration with other investigators in biomedical, population health, and translational research within and outside of AU are required.

Interest and ability in teaching a variety of graduate level statistics and data science courses will be important factors in the selection of candidates. The position will remain open until filled.

The newly hired faculty will report to the Department Chair, conduct methodological research in Biostatistics and Data Science, engage in collaborative research with other investigators in biomedical, public health, and translational research within and outside of AU, publish methodological work in excellent peer‑reviewed journals of the field, disseminate collaborative work by publishing collaborative manuscripts in relevant peer‑reviewed journals, pursue extramural funding opportunities, and provide services to the department and the institution.

The faculty will teach courses offered in the department's various graduate programs and mentor graduate students in these programs.

The candidate for this position must have a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics or a closely related field by the time the appointment starts. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Assistant Professor – Early‑level career as a faculty member.
• Associate Professor – Mid‑level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor – Senior‑level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and is considered full‑time.

• Assistant Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Associate Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

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