Visiting Assistant Professor - Biostatistics
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor - Biostatistics.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
Public Health
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicantsshould include:

• Cover letter summarizing academic preparation and professional experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate level coursework
• List of three (3) academic and/or professional references (no letters required)

To ensure full consideration, completeapplication materials should be submitted by December 1, 2024.
Job Summary
This nine-month, teaching-track visiting assistant professor position requiresteaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Epidemiology andBiostatistics program, especially Biostatistics. It also may include teaching Biostatistics coursework to other undergraduate and graduate students in the Health Professions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaches undergraduate and graduate Public Health students in a variety of coursesin Biostatistics.Teaching includespreparation of coursematerials such as syllabi, course content, homework assignments, andhandouts; evaluation and grading of students' class work, assignments, andpapers; maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other requiredrecords; and holding regularly scheduled office hours in order to assiststudents.
2. Participates in program and school service.
3. Performs other duties asassigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time ofappointment in Biostatistics or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Specialized knowledge in the field of biostatistics as demonstrated by graduate level coursework or professional experience is required.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as SAS and SPSS.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research, teaching, and/or service activity that demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience teaching in both online and traditional classroom environments.
• Professional work experience using biostatistics in apublic health or healthcare setting.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.