Assistant Professor - Biostatistics - TTE at University of Arizona

Company Information: The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) is a growing and dynamic college accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health and a member of the Association of Schools of Public Health. We currently have a 100% promotion track record with a supportive, mentoring faculty. Situated in the temperate climate of Tucson, Arizona, 70 miles north of the US-Mexico border, the College has established itself as a leader in rural and border health, and health disparity studies, with a focus on the diverse communities of the Southwest. The College has active teaching, research and service programs and is the home of several important programs including the Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion, which houses one of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention Research Centers, the Arizona Public Health Training Center, the Mountain West Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center, the Center of Excellence in Women's Health ,the Center for Rural Health, Healthy Aging Lab, Western Mining Safety and Health Training Resource Center, and the Global Health Institute. The College is also a vital partner in multi-college, trans-disciplinary centers that include the Arizona Cancer Center and Arizona Respiratory Center, among others.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biostatistics. The purpose of this position is to increase teaching and research capacity for the Biostatistics education program particularly for the PhD degree in biostatistics. The Division has 18 faculty in either the Epidemiology or Biostatistics discipline. Our Faculty engage in a broad range of research and are responsible for teaching students from a number of education programs. The Biostatistics Program offers PhD, MS and MPH degrees. The successful candidate is expected to develop and teach graduate-level courses, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the research and service mission of the college.

Position Qualifications: Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with faculty experience.

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Benefits: Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; childcare help, leave and tenure track management, elder care resources and more.

Web Site: www.publichealth.edu

Application Address: For a complete listing of position duties, qualifications and to apply, please complete an online application for Job #51777 at www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=207110. Be prepared to attach CV, statement of research and interest and a history of instructional experience.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2013