Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

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Job Title:Assistant ProfessorDepartment:Public Health | Division of Biostatistics

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member's tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

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Position Overview

The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Public Health is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Division of Biostatistics. All research areas will be considered. We especially welcome scholars whose research enriches or expands on current research being conducted by division and College of Public Health faculty, including (but not limited to) causal inference, clinical trials, epidemiologic methods, high-dimensional data analysis, infectious diseases, longitudinal data analysis, missing data, omics data analysis, spatial modeling, survey sampling, and survival analysis. The division values the full spectrum of research including theoretical and methodological development, computational methods, and applications. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This is a nine-month, hard-money position. The start date is August 15, 2025. Salary will be determined by the candidate's credentials.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline by the start of employment.


• Applicants must have strong records of peer-reviewed publications and teaching/mentoring that are commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor_R116326-2. Please include the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process). You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents. If necessary, please consider combining documents into one file.
Please be aware that you will not be able to go back to your application after it has been submitted. Application materials must include:

• Cover letter


• Curriculum Vita (CV)


• Statement of Research (interests, accomplishments, and plans for future work)


• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (experience if applicable, approach, and philosophy)


• Two recent publications (published, accepted, or under review)

Applications will be accepted immediately. Review of applications will begin December 6, 2024. We will continue to accept applications until finalists have been selected. Finalists will be asked to supply letters of recommendation. Please direct inquiries about this position to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Eben Kenah (kenah.1@osu.edu).

Division of Biostatistics

The Division of Biostatistics includes 12 full-time faculty members who are engaged in independent funded methodological and interdisciplinary research as well as teaching graduate and undergraduate students. Faculty collaborate with researchers from various colleges, centers, and institutes, including the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine and the Institute for Population Research as well as external organizations such as the Government Resource Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital. The faculty co-administers and participates in an Interdisciplinary PhD program in Biostatistics with the Department of Statistics, which currently has about 25 students. The Division also administers the MS (Master of Science) and MPH (Master of Public Health) programs that specialize in biostatistics and participates in the teaching of applied biostatistics courses to various graduate programs and the new, rapidly growing BS program in public health. The division sponsors several diversity enhancement programs including the Math Alliance (https://www.mathalliance.org/), Florence Nightingale Day (https://fndaystats.org/), and the Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics annual workshop (https://www.enar.org/meetings/FosteringDiversity/). Further information about the Division and faculty may be found at: http://cph.osu.edu/bio.

The College of Public Health

The College of Public Health is Ohio's first accredited college of public health. First established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine, the University Board of Trustees created the College of Public Health in 2007. In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio State's College of Public Health graduate program 29th of all Schools of Public Health. It is one of seven health sciences colleges on the same campus, more than any other university in the U.S. The college includes five academic divisions, two centers of outreach and engagement, four graduate degree programs with several specializations, and an undergraduate degree with two specializations, and two undergraduate minors. Specializations within the college include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, biomedical informatics, and clinical and translational science, and population health management and leadership.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university. Its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University's Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Location:Cunz Hall (0293)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First ShiftThe Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.

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