Education-Focused Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Education-Focused Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Position

The Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science in the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh seeks applicants for a faculty position with primary responsibility on the educational mission of the department and the school. The candidates may also have interests in methodological and collaborative research. The position is open at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the appointment stream, based on qualifications, with a start date in Fall 2025 or earlier. Responsibilities for this position will include teaching courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, leading efforts in biostatistics and data science curriculum development within the department and school, and working on collaborative projects in the public health and biomedical fields. We are committed to enhancing diversity among our faculty and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Established in 1949, the Department of Biostatistics, recently renamed Biostatistics and Health Data Science, was one of the original four departments of the School of Public Health. It consistently maintains its status as a top-tier biostatistics department across the nation and leads the way in data-driven science through innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful education. The department educates the next generation of leaders in biostatistics and health data science by providing opportunities for close interactions with award-winning faculty and practical, real-world training opportunities across a diverse range of research areas. The department hosts vibrant MS and PhD programs, presently accommodating approximately 40 PhD students and 35 MS students. Graduates of our programs hold positions at major academic institutions, government agencies, and prominent industries. The School of Public Health recently launched a new Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), a four-year program designed to expose students to concepts and experiences necessary for success in the workplace and to further education and lifelong learning in the field of public health. This position will play a key role in teaching and curriculum development for the BSPH program.

The department has strong collaborative relationships with many academic and clinical units across the six Health Sciences Schools and beyond. Home to prominent research centers such as NRG Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center and the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Biostatistics Core, the Department has major research efforts in chronic diseases, including cancer, mental health, liver diseases, large-scale clinical trials, and the study of health problems specific to urban and industrial environments. Beyond the university, the department also collaborates with UPMC-Pennsylvania's largest academic medical center, private sectors, and local and state government agencies.

The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities. The School of Public Health is ranked as the 16th best public health school in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Pittsburgh has been ranked among the top cities in the US for friendliness, best places to live, top public school systems, most cultured cities, most livable cities, and most secure places to live, to name just a few. It is the home of major companies in the fields of manufacturing, high-tech, and banking, as well as world-class medical centers and museums.

We seek applicants with a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or other related quantitative discipline. New Ph.D.s and postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply. While the current position emphasizes education, we provide flexibility and opportunities for career growth. If desired, the position can be structured to include a collaborative, consultative, or investigator-driven research component.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations or records, a statement of research interests (optional), a curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, and contact information of three references. Please apply for this position through requisition 24007090 at join.pitt.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.