Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health (Biostatistics) in Montclair, NJ for Montclair State University

The Department of Public Health, now part of the, brand new, College for Community Health, seeks an exceptional candidate with specialized expertise in biostatistics or a closely related field. The primary focus of this role is to make significant contributions to our academic and research missions, both at the Department and the College level. The key responsibilities of this position include: Research Excellence: Engage in cutting-edge research initiatives that align with the department and college objectives, emphasizing statistical analysis in the context of public health and related disciplines; Teaching and Mentoring: Develop and deliver high-quality biostatistics course content, to both undergraduate and graduate students, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students, demonstrating a dedication to their success; Engaging in grant-funded research: Collaborate as a co-investigator or principal investigator on grant-funded research projects, actively contributing to the design and development of methodological and analytical components of grant proposals; and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: with researchers from various disciplines at the university and others, both nationally and internationally, to promote interdisciplinary research initiatives within the College.

• Terminal degree (PhD) in Public Health or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on Statistical Analysis;

• Proven record of conducting innovative research in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related fields 

• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis methods applicable to Public Health research

• Teaching experience with a passion for creating engaging and inclusive learning environments

• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams

About Montclair State University

With a proud history and a vibrant future, Montclair State University is one of New Jersey’s most diverse and dynamic institutions of higher education. One of four public research institutions in the state, and the second largest, Montclair State is a designated R2 Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.Located 12 miles west of New York City on a 252-acre suburban campus which boasts modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by green spaces, public plazas and striking Spanish Mission architecture, and a spectacular view of the New York City skyline. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs through 11 colleges and schools. With a student body of 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 22 states and 13 countries, the University has an expansive campus life with on-campus residential capacity of 5,300, more than 120 student organizations, and 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams.The dynamic diversity of the University’s community has been acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education through its recognition of Montclair State as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), an…d by Diverse Issues in Higher Education as a “Top Degree Producer” among institutions that confer the most degrees to minority students.Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.

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