Tenured Professorship and Founding Chair Department of Biostatistics a
- Recruiter
- Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University
- Location
-
Washington
Washington StateUnited States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 20 Jan 2019
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Education / Training
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Tenured Professorship and Founding Chair Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics The Milken Institute School of Public Health is seeking a
tenured faculty member as Professor and founding Chair of the
Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. We seek a dynamic
and visionary individual to oversee the transition of
biostatistical educational and research activities, currently
located in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, into a
new department with an innovative curriculum and cutting-edge
scholarship. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
help shape the vision of and provide leadership to the development
of the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics.
Core responsibilities of the position will be to provide
visionary academic leadership of the new Department, including
curriculum development, budgeting, hiring and evaluation of
faculty, assessment of the academic program as well as expansion of
partnerships with other departments within the University to
provide innovative and integrated educational experiences for all
students. The Chair must be committed to the principle of diversity
and inclusion in our students, staff and faculty. The position
requires scientific leadership and experience.
The Milken Institute School of Public Health has a diverse and
growing faculty, with a $90 million research portfolio. As the only
school of public health in the nation's capital, faculty and
students have a unique opportunity to work closely with government
agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the US
Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, as
well as the numerous non-governmental organizations that are
headquartered in DC.
Basic Qualifications: We seek applicants with a doctorate in
biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, health data science or a
related field with strong written and oral communication skills; an
established program of research; and a strong national or
international reputation supported by a significant record of
developing innovative statistical, data analytics or biostatistical
methods. Applicants should also have a solid pedagogical record in
one or more areas of teaching, advising, or mentoring and a
demonstrated commitment to public health.
Application Procedure: Applicants should complete the online
faculty application at
and submit the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) letter
of interest; and, 3) statement of qualifications. Only complete
applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin
on 1/18/2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its
programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity expression, or on any other basis
prohibited by applicable law. Employment offers are contingent on
the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. Category: Education , Keywords: Department Chair
tenured faculty member as Professor and founding Chair of the
Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. We seek a dynamic
and visionary individual to oversee the transition of
biostatistical educational and research activities, currently
located in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, into a
new department with an innovative curriculum and cutting-edge
scholarship. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
help shape the vision of and provide leadership to the development
of the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics.
Core responsibilities of the position will be to provide
visionary academic leadership of the new Department, including
curriculum development, budgeting, hiring and evaluation of
faculty, assessment of the academic program as well as expansion of
partnerships with other departments within the University to
provide innovative and integrated educational experiences for all
students. The Chair must be committed to the principle of diversity
and inclusion in our students, staff and faculty. The position
requires scientific leadership and experience.
The Milken Institute School of Public Health has a diverse and
growing faculty, with a $90 million research portfolio. As the only
school of public health in the nation's capital, faculty and
students have a unique opportunity to work closely with government
agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the US
Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, as
well as the numerous non-governmental organizations that are
headquartered in DC.
Basic Qualifications: We seek applicants with a doctorate in
biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, health data science or a
related field with strong written and oral communication skills; an
established program of research; and a strong national or
international reputation supported by a significant record of
developing innovative statistical, data analytics or biostatistical
methods. Applicants should also have a solid pedagogical record in
one or more areas of teaching, advising, or mentoring and a
demonstrated commitment to public health.
Application Procedure: Applicants should complete the online
faculty application at
and submit the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) letter
of interest; and, 3) statement of qualifications. Only complete
applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin
on 1/18/2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its
programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity expression, or on any other basis
prohibited by applicable law. Employment offers are contingent on
the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. Category: Education , Keywords: Department Chair