Professor, Chair, Biostatistics and Data Science

Job Description

The incumbent of this position serves as a senior-level faculty member in Biostatistics and Data Sciences. In addition, the incumbent serves as Chair of the Department. As a ranked professorial faculty position at USF, the incumbent will have teaching, research, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to strengthen and expand the Department’s research profile, educational excellence, collaborative engagement, and impact in biostatistics, data science, artificial intelligence, and quantitative population health.

The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing the Department’s visibility, faculty recruitment, interdisciplinary integration, and research competitiveness, while furthering the goals and mission of the College of Public Health. This position reports directly to the Dean who will meet with the incumbent annually to discuss the specific assignment for the upcoming academic year and evaluate performance for the previous year.

Instructional Duties: 20% FTE

Teach graduate level public health and Biostatistics and Data Sciences related courses where interests and needs align. Collaborate in teaching with other faculty within the College and participate in college-wide teaching initiatives. Advise graduate students at both master’s and doctoral levels, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees as needed.

Research Duties: 35% FTE

Collaborate with faculty across the Department, College, USF Health, and the broader university to advance innovative methodological, collaborative, and translational quantitative research. Apply for and obtain competitive extramural funding for research grants. Disseminate scholarly achievements through peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, and active translation to the field.

Service Duties: 5% FTE

Participate in service activities at the university, professional, and community levels, including serving on special work groups and other university service roles. Participate at the local, state, and national level in professional organizations and activities. Serve on Department, College, and University committees; actively participate in local, state, and national public health organizations and professional associations; and contribute actively to community engagement.

Administrative Duties: 40% FTE

• Exercise leadership by developing effective goals and plans for the department, representing the faculty and serving as a role model for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage Department staff and student employees, finances, and resources effectively and efficiently, in accordance with College and University policies.
• Practice fair, balanced, and transparent leadership in managing the various constituencies within the Department and facilitating the work of faculty.
• Foster excellence in the education, research, and service programs of the Department, including collaboration with other department chairs, center directors, and designated mission leads.
• Facilitate the recruitment and retention of a diverse and talented faculty, staff, and student body to fulfill the needs and missions of the Department and College.
• Advocate for equitable salary and academic work conditions for Department faculty, staff, and student employees, facilitating their continuing academic and professional development.
• Encourage the development of research and teaching programs and fostering interdisciplinary activities.
• Ensure timely, fair, and equitable completion of the annual faculty assignment and evaluation processes. Responsible for ensuring completion of the staff evaluation process and that their students are evaluated consistently with the expectations of the Graduate Assistant Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Actively participate as a member of the College Leadership team, providing overall direction for the continued growth and improvement in quality of all College mission areas.
• Contribute to the reputation and overall welfare of the College and University.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement and integration of affiliated and jointly appointed quantitative…