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Assistant or Associate Professor (Applied Data Science)

Employer
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 4, 2022

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Full-Time MPH Faculty Position – Applied Data Science

Assistant or Associate Professor (position #1422201)

Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) is seeking a faculty member for a full-time (12-month) position in the School of Health Professions. The successful candidate should have a strong background in statistics, biostatistics, or data science, with a commitment to innovative teaching, student success, and applied research. The minimum requirements include:

- Earned Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields
- Knowledge of SAS is required, and other statistical packages (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA) is desirable
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the potential to contribute to curriculum development
- Ability to contribute to the service mission of EVMS School of Health Professions
- Ability to contribute to the school's commitment to high quality research in relevant areas
- Experience working with public health and healthcare data is particularly welcome

Responsibilities for this faculty position include teaching graduate courses, advising and mentoring graduate students, serving on Program and University committees, participating in Program assessment activities, and ensuring that the Program continues to meet all external accreditation requirements. Candidates must demonstrate research potential and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

The MPH Program enrolls an average of 50 new students per year, with specialty tracks in Applied Data Science, Epidemiology, and Health Management and Policy. Graduate Certificates are also offered. Students typically complete the MPH degree in two years by taking courses for five consecutive terms. Residential classes are held during evening hours, and some courses are delivered in an online or hybrid format.

The region offers many opportunities for research collaboration with investigators in both healthcare and community-based settings. Notable campus centers include the Strelitz Diabetes Institute, the Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, and the M. Foscue Brock Institute for Community and Global Health. The Master of Public Health Program enjoys close relationships with the School of Medicine, health care providers, and public health communities. EVMS shares the Eastern Virginia Medical Center campus with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (one of 11 acute care hospitals in a top integrated healthcare system) and Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (part of a multi-specialty health system offering comprehensive pediatric care).

The position offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and level of appointment. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is summer 2022.

Quality of Life: Located in the city of Norfolk, EVMS serves the southeastern region of Virginia known as Hampton Roads, as well as northeastern North Carolina. The area provides easy access to Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks, mountains, Washington D.C., and the state capital of Richmond. Norfolk/Virginia Beach was Places Rated Almanac's #1 metropolitan area for recreation. Live and work in an environment abundant with history, culture, and education.

Applications are required to be submitted electronically at: www.evms.edu/careers. Please submit a cover letter outlining your background, purpose and interests; a CV; and names and contact information of three professional references. Direct inquiries to: Faculty Search Committee, Dr. Brian C. Martin, martinbc@evms.edu.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. as part of a pre-condition of employment.

EVMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and Drug and Tobacco Free workplace.

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