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Lecturer - Public Health

Employer
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location
UMass Amherst
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 524892
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty, School of Public Health & Health Sciences

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (www.umass.edu/sphhs) is seeking a full time, benefitted, non-tenure-track Lecturer. The position is for an initial 2-year appointment with potential for future reappointment. The lecturer will provide instruction for courses to support the Public Health Sciences undergraduate major and introductory graduate-level classes in biostatistics and/or epidemiology. Courses may include an undergraduate-level capstone course, introduction to biostatistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and selected undergraduate and/or graduate electives, the latter determined in consultation with the Curriculum Committee and Chair. Course format will include in-person instruction and may include some online instruction as well.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (e.g., MPH, MS) or Doctorate in a field related to Public Health
  • Quantitative expertise (e.g., general statistical literacy and programming experience) from graduate-level coursework and/or professional experience

Additional Information

The Public Health Sciences (PHS) Bachelor's Degree Program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major supported by the SPHHS Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Policy, and Environmental Health Sciences, see https://www.umass.edu/public-health-sciences/academics/public-health-sciences. With an annual a total enrollment of around 800 undergraduate students, the PHS program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes required core courses, a variety of Public Health elective choices, and a Public Health Focus Area. PHS students engage in internships, independent studies, and a culminating capstone experience, and many public health courses integrate high-impact practices and Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences. This flexible, engaging curriculum allows students to explore their specific interests within the field of Public Health, and to prepare for a range of career options and graduate school programs.

The Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology is a highly collaborative group of 25 faculty researchers and lecturers (13 Biostatisticians and 12 Epidemiologists). The Biostatistics program is a dynamic and growing group of faculty all actively engaged in cutting-edge methodological and collaborative biomedical and public health research, see https://www.umass.edu/public-health-sciences/academics/biostatistics. Our nationally-recognized faculty receive research funding through grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Veterans Health Administration, and the Department of Defense. We have enduring partnerships with groups such as the World Health Organization and other international governmental health agencies. The Epidemiology program fosters a unique environment in which practical involvement in transdisciplinary research collaborations enhance learning, and are involved in multiple avenues of research, including community-based research, women’s health issues, physical activity, nutrition, and biomarkers, see https://www.umass.edu/public-health-sciences/academics/epidemiology.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates will be able to apply through PageUp by submitting their curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of three references. The application review process will begin on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The earliest anticipated start date is January 15, 2025. For questions concerning the search process, please contact Ms. Deborah Osowski at dosowski@schoolph.umass.edu.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.

Advertised: Sep 9 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Organization

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

 

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Location
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Whitmore Administration Building
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