Assistant​/Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences.

Role of the Position

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) within the School of Integrated Health Sciences invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics on a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. This faculty member will contribute expertise in biostatistics, statistical analysis, and quantitative research methods across the department and school's teaching, research, and doctoral education missions. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in statistics and biostatistics, mentor doctoral and other graduate students, and develop an independent and collaborative program of research applying advanced quantitative methods to kinesiology and health sciences.

Areas of research expertise may include exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or related areas of health science.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruction:
  Teach graduate courses in biostatistics, statistics, research methods, and related quantitative methods, with particular emphasis on applications in kinesiology and health sciences.
• Design, launch, and instruct new, advanced graduate-level biostatistics coursework tailored to emerging research needs across the Department and School.
• Research:
  Develop and maintain a productive, externally engaged program of research that applies statistical and quantitative methods to substantive questions in kinesiology and health sciences, with an expectation of peer-reviewed scholarship and pursuit of external funding.
• Graduate Mentorship:
  Mentor and supervise MS and PhD students, including serving on and chairing graduate advisory committees, and provide methodological expertise in the design, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of graduate student research.
• Research
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with faculty, students, and interdisciplinary research teams on the design and analysis of health-science research, contributing biostatistical and quantitative expertise to externally funded and other scholarly projects.
• Mentorship & Service:
  Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in departmental, School, University, and professional service consistent with rank.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively within a multidisciplinary department and School, contributing to a collaborative research and educational environment spanning kinesiology, nutrition, and related health sciences.

As a 9-month tenure-track position, summer teaching, research, or other activities may be available depending on funding and departmental needs.

Profile of the Department

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a dynamic, multidisciplinary department with nearly 30 full-time faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. KNS offers nationally accredited programs in Dietetics and Athletic Training, along with undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees that prepare graduates for careers in health, human performance, and research.

The department has established strengths in exercise physiology, athletic training, biomechanics, physical activity and exercise behavior, and nutrition. Affiliated doctoral programs include Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Sport Sciences, and Neuroscience. Faculty maintain active, collaborative research programs supported by competitive extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and numerous private foundations.

Through a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and student mentorship, the department advances research that improves health, physical performance, and quality of life across diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, kinesiology, exercise science, sport science, public health, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, or a closely related field. The doctoral degree must be completed prior to the start date.
• The successful applicant will possess a record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• As a faculty member contributing expertise in biostatistics and quantitative methods within kinesiology and health sciences, the successful applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
• Biostatistical Expertise:
  Demonstrated expertise in biostatistics, statistics, or quantitative research methods, including the application of statistical methods to health- or human-performance-related research.
• Teaching:
  University-level teaching experience or…