Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University is seeking a non-tenure track instructional faculty member in Biostatistics to join our team starting in August 2024. This position is designed for an enthusiastic instructor who will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biostatistics. The instructional faculty will engage in a combination of in-person and online teaching, contributing to the educational mission of the department. Temple University is committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for its faculty, and this role also includes collaborative research opportunities. Instructors may participate in the Department's Biostatistics Core, which provides comprehensive biostatistical consultation and computational services to researchers within the College of Public Health and across Temple University, as well as to external institutions. The College of Public Health recognizes the critical importance of addressing inequities and health disparities, which pose significant public health challenges. Our mission is to foster an interdisciplinary approach to public health, encompassing various fields such as epidemiology, nursing, social work, and rehabilitation sciences. We are dedicated to social justice and believe that individual health outcomes are deeply interconnected with the broader systems in which individuals live. Our interprofessional culture encourages collaboration within and beyond the college, and we value the diversity of our faculty as a means to better serve and understand our community in Philadelphia. Candidates for this position should possess an earned doctorate in biostatistics or a related discipline prior to the start date. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in teaching quantitative courses to students from diverse academic backgrounds and will be adept in using various statistical software packages, including SAS and R. Experience in online teaching is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to inclusive educational practices and who can contribute to the department's mission of training the next generation of public health scholars and professionals. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is experiencing significant growth, with research expenditures increasing by over 80% in the past five years, and offers a vibrant academic environment with numerous opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biostatistics.
- Develop and deliver course materials for in-person and online classes.
- Participate in the Department's Biostatistics Core, providing consultation and computational services.
- Engage in collaborative research opportunities within the College of Public Health and with external institutions.
- Contribute to the development of inclusive educational practices and support diverse student populations.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in biostatistics or a related discipline before the start date.
- Experience in teaching quantitative courses to students with varying aptitudes.
- Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS and R.
- Experience in online teaching is highly desirable.
- Commitment to inclusive practices in education.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration.
- Familiarity with public health research methodologies.
- Previous involvement in curriculum development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with credentials and experience.
- Professional development opportunities in teaching.
- Collaborative research opportunities within the department and university.
