Assistant Professor of Big Data Science, Department of Healthcare Administration & Policy, School of Public Health [R0151170]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Big Data Science in Public Health in the Department of Healthcare Administration & Policy in the School of Public Health. This is a full-time, tenure-track position which is part of an interdisciplinary cluster hire.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and expand existing big data and informatics research within the School of Public Health (SPH), advancing innovative, multidisciplinary approaches to healthcare and public health challenges.
• Possess a strong, interdisciplinary background and a demonstrated record of research that integrates multiple technologies and analytical methodologies.
• Experience with healthcare, Medicaid/Medicare and other payers, health disparities, public health/health data and related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with big data tools, ETL processes and machine learning programs or cloud platforms is preferred.

Requirements

• PhD from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Experience with healthcare, Medicaid/Medicare and other payers, health disparities, public health/health data and related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: PhD from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with big data tools, ETL processes and machine learning programs or cloud platforms.

Skills

• Strong research experience utilizing a combination of technologies/techniques, including any area with a strong focus on data, broadly construed.
• Experience in applying big data frameworks to AI-driven solutions, including deep learning and natural language processing.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental and vision; Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs; No state income tax; Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools; Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Full-time, tenure-track position.

Benefits

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles