Clinical Assistant Professor of Biostatistics

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The Department of Population Health Sciences in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position in Biostatistics. This non-tenure-track teaching faculty role will primarily focus on delivering undergraduate and graduate courses in biostatistics and related topics, including programming in SAS and R, starting in Fall 2026. Key responsibilities include teaching both in-person and online biostatistics courses (synchronous and asynchronous) at the undergraduate and graduate levels ( MPH and PhD), mentoring graduate students, and contributing to the department's educational mission.

Doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field. Candidates must have a robust background in biostatistics methodology with a strong commitment to teaching and the preparation necessary to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Specific teaching assignments will be based on teaching needs and faculty expertise, and may include courses at the introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Candidates must have strong biostatistics skills and must be comfortable with programming in multiple statistical packages, with particular emphasis on SAS and R. Individuals with expertise in any area of biostatistics are encouraged to apply, and experience in highly computational methods and machine learning is a plus. Candidates may also contribute to collaborative research in well-established areas within the Department of Population Health Sciences and the School of Public Health, including chronic and infectious disease epidemiology, tobacco epidemiology, disease modeling, and social epidemiology.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Candidates must also demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the University and the profession through service activities.

A criminal background check is required.

Dr. Adrienne King
aking73@gsu.edu

Dr. Greta Massetti
gmassetti@gsu.edu

Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applicants who submit all materials by December 1. Interested individuals should submit:

1. A cover letter (2 single-spaced pages or less) that addresses the applicant's interest in the position, teaching experience, and professional accomplishments

2. A statement of teaching philosophy that also describes the courses the applicant is interested in teaching.

Optional materials: applicants may also submit a summary of past teaching evaluations and sample course materials from courses previously taught

3. A curriculum vitae

4. The names and contact information for three references (references will be contacted only at the final stages of the selection process, with advance notice to the candidate)

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