• Assistant Professor or Higher

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso (El Paso, TX)


    42379BR

    Extended Job Title:

    Assistant Professor or Higher

    Org Level 1:

    Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

    Position Description:

    Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

    Requisition ID:

    42379BR

    Optional Attachments:

    Research Statement, Teaching Philosophy

    Travel Required:

    Up to 25%

    Major/Essential Functions:

    + Conducts independent and collaborative research in biostatistics, epidemiology, or population health, including clinical studies, with active engagement in research initiatives across Texas and at the national level.

    + Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on research projects in clinical, biomedical or public health domains.

    + Teaches and mentors students, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees.

    + Participates in teaching team-taught courses at the Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

    + Serves the academic community through participations in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties.

    + Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission.

    + Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations.

    + Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

    + Ensures compliance with the regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct in the planning, conducting, and reporting of research and scholarly activities.

    + Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine's Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility.

    + Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso.

     

    Grant Funded?:

     

    No

    Minimum Hire Rate:

    salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

    Pay Basis:

    Monthly

    Work Location:

    El Paso

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience writing statistical sections for grant applications.

    + Documented record of sustained extramural research funding.

    + Experience in participating in research activities in one of the following areas: Cancer, Diabetes/Metabolism, Infectious Diseases, or Neuroscience.

    + Evidence of active interdisciplinary and/or community-based research collaborations through join publications, funded projects, or established research networks.

    + Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Python, R, or similar tools.

    + Emerging or established regional, national, or international reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher.

    Campus:

    HSC - El Paso

    Department:

    Molecular and Trans Medicine

    Required Attachments:

    Cover Letter, Resume / CV

    Job Type:

    Full Time

    Pay Statement:

    Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

    Job Group:

    Assistant Professor

    Shift:

    Day

    EEO Statement:

    All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Ph.D. in biostatistics and epidemiology, or a closely related field.

    + Experience in teaching biostatistics or related courses for graduate students and/or medical students.

    + Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative and analytical methods in biomedical or public health contexts, as evidenced by graduate-level course work, applied research or data-driven project experience.

    + Established record of peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating consistent scholarly output.

    + Experience using statistical software (e.g., STATA, SPSS and/or SAS) to analyze clinical, basic, or translational research data.

     

    Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

     

    Yes

     

    Are select agents used in this laboratory?:

     

    No

    Jeanne Clery Act:

    The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx .