Professor, Chair, Biostatistics and Data Science

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level public health and Biostatistics and Data Sciences related courses where interests and needs align.
• Collaborate in teaching with other faculty within the College and participate in college-wide teaching initiatives.
• Advise graduate students at both master’s and doctoral levels, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Department, College, USF Health, and the broader university to advance innovative methodological, collaborative, and translational quantitative research.
• Apply for and obtain competitive extramural funding for research grants.
• Disseminate scholarly achievements through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and active translation to the field.
• Participate in service activities at the university, professional, and community levels, including serving on special work groups and other university service roles.
• Serve at the local, state, and national level in professional organizations and activities.
• Serve on Department, College, and University committees; actively participate in local, state, and national public health organizations and professional associations; and contribute actively to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
• A minimum of two years of sustained accomplishment as an Associate Professor in a university or equivalent setting, including evidence of scholarly productivity, leadership, teaching effectiveness, and service.
• A record of excellence teaching in biostatistics or related quantitative courses, including a clearly defined teaching philosophy and a record of participation on and as major professor for thesis and/or dissertation committees for master's and doctoral candidates where applicable.
• A national and/or international record of excellence in independent and/or collaborative research and/or creative scholarly work in Biostatistics and Data Sciences or related discipline supported by substantial and sustained publications or their equivalent.
• A record of substantive contribution of service to the University and to the field, profession, and community.
• Compelling evidence of significant achievement among peers in one's discipline or professional field at the national or international level.
• A record of collegiality and participation as a citizen of a university or other equivalent institution.