A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) is seeking an exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics. The position reports to the Department Chair of Public Health. The purpose of the position is to engage in public health instruction with a commitment to excellence in teaching; service to the Department, College, and University; and research that is collaborative and aligns with the mission of the University. The individual will serve as a faculty instructor, a practicum advisor, and an advisor for the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of various projects. The position designs, oversees, implements, and conducts scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health/public health dental related problems.

This is a remote position.

The College of Graduate Health Studies is a student-centered online school, focused on academic excellence and innovation. We are dedicated to preparing leaders in the health professions for socially responsible practice, policy, and research to improve prevention, wellness, and access to care. The Master of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). ATSU-CGHS’s Master of Public Health degree is ranked 10th in the United States by BestColleges.com, and among the top 20 programs by TheBestSchools.org, adding to ATSU’s long-standing reputation for integrity, quality and leadership in education. Additionally, ATSU is the proud recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity's 2017-2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Awards.

Major Job Duties

• Develop and deliver online courses in the public health department as assigned by the department chair.
• Serve on departmental, school, and university committees as assigned.
• Support faculty and students with experience in biostatistics, research planning, design, development, coordination, management, and analysis of various projects.
• Conduct professional scholarship and service as appropriate.
• Design, oversee, implement, and conduct scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health/public health dental related problems.
• Provide advice on statistical tools.
• Prepare scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals.
• Serve on grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts with responsibility for carrying out required monitoring and assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Teaching online courses including
  • facilitating student learning through regular interaction with the students
  • developing and leading content expert discussions
  • grading and providing feedback for assignments
  • communicating any student concerns to department chair
  • developing a proficiency in using the online learning management system
• Serve on departmental, school, and university committees as assigned
• Professional scholarship and service as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair, Dean, or other institutional administrators

Skills/Requirements

• Terminal professional degree (public health degree required)
• Skilled in biostatistics and research, as well as educational technology, such as course delivery systems (Blackboard, Canvas other)
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students at a post-graduate level
• Skilled in the development and implementation of instructional media for teaching courses
• Computer skills, Excel, Word
• Grant management
• Ethics
• Program planning
• Student centered and able to work with a multitude of different writing levels and personalities
• Ability to perform duties autonomously with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.