Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Publ

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics in the School of Public Health [R0152817].

The School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is recruiting for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in epidemiology at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics. Candidates must have a solid methodological background in epidemiology, excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong interest in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate, Masters and PhD degree-seeking graduate students, and ability to collaborate with research investigators in public health and/or related fields of study.

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in epidemiology and/or public health, conduct scholarly work, as well as obtain extramural funding.

• Candidates are required to have a PhD in epidemiology or similar field (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).
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Preferred candidates will have demonstrated post-doc experience, teaching ability, and a strong record of independent and competitively funded research, scholarly publications and service with graduate student committees.

• Expertise in spatial and/or chronic disease epidemiology (particularly heart disease and cancer) preferred.

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 competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• 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

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card 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:
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• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers or visit our Veterans Webpage.

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Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 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.

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