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Assistant/Associate Professor Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences

Position Number: 6493821
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Assistant/Associate Professor Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences

Job ID: 289504
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the mission of the JPHCOPH is to improve health, eliminate health disparities and health inequities of rural communities and underserved populations globally through excellence in teaching, public health workforce development, research, scholarship, professional service, and community engagement. The JPHCOPH offers the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees, as well as a Certificate in Public Health (online). The MPH program has seven concentration areas: Biostatistics, Community Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy & Management, Health Informatics (online), and Applied Public Health (online). The DrPH degree has five concentration areas: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health Behavior & Education, Health Policy, and Public Health Leadership (online). BEES houses two DrPH concentrations, Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The department also houses three MPH concentrations: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences. The BSPH degree is housed in the Dean's office. The JPHCOPH is a transdisciplinary college, so faculty from BEES are expected to teach across various degree programs, including the BSPH. The Assistant or Associate Professor will contribute to departmental and college teaching, professional service, and extramurally funded research.

As an institutional leader in research, the JPHCOPH is committed to continuing its quest to build research capacity. As a means of building this capacity, the college has established research focus areas that include addiction science, health informatics, health services, healthy and safe workplaces, maternal and child health, and Sickle Cell Disease.

Job Summary

Reporting to the BEES Department Chair, the Assistant/Associate Professor requires maintaining an active methodological and interdisciplinary research program, engaging with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring students, and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses involving quantitative sciences and upper-level MPH and DrPH courses in Biostatistics/Data Sciences. The potential for securing external funds is also a priority. For consideration of Associate Professor positions, a successful track record of securing external funds is required. In addition to teaching expectations, all JPHCOPH professors are expected to serve on dissertation committees in the college, provide service to the community, mentor students, serve on department, college, and university committees, engage in scholarship/creative activity leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals, and to be actively involved in professional associations and outreach activities. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Biostatistics, Data Science, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in quantitative research methodology and Biostatistics/Data Science.

Proven record of or demonstrated potential for securing extramural research funding.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

To be considered for an Associate Professor position, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level, along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience involving quantitative research in one or more of the college's established research focus areas.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for the specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 17, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Isaac Chun Hai Fung, Search Chair, Search

Email: jphcophsearches@georgiasaouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-2674

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia comprises our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad, outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=289504&PostingSeq=1