Nursing - Biostatistician - Assistant Professor - Renewable Contract - 521443

Department/Organization
223102 - Nursing Instruction

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Clinical Track (non tenure-seeking) biostatistician works with faculty and students to plan and design research and other scholarly projects (including writing statistical methods), manage data, analyze data, and disseminate findings. The Capstone College of Nursing biostatistician will teach courses, primarily in the masters and doctoral programs. This is a representation of possible duties and is not an all-inclusive listing.

Detailed Position Information
This positions will provide analytical support for research and scholarly project efforts. They will select, communicate and execute the appropriate statistical analytical design required by the associated question/project design. Tasks will include (but not be limited to) consulting
with faculty and students on the development/design/ statistical methods for research and other scholarly projects; monitoring of data collection and storage; data management; statistical modelling; performing other methods of data analysis; interpretation of findings from data analyses; presentation and communication including development of graphic representation of findings as well as writing of results. This position will teach biostatistics and related content to masters and doctoral students as either course leader or as a course contributor. This position will also participate on doctoral student committees and on College Committees.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned doctorate, teaching experience, and experience consulting with faculty and students on research and scholarly projects. Extensive knowledge of statistical and data management programs including SPSS, SAS, Excel, R or Python, and survey tools including Qualtrics and Redcap is needed.

Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have expertise in successful collaborations, mentoring others, participation in successful externally funded proposals and projects, and in helping to write manuscripts.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application materials should include: 1) a complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, 2) cover letter summarizing the interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications are met by the candidate's background and experience, and 3) a list of four professional references with full contact information (references will only be contacted after consent of the candidate).

About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state's flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state's largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that's filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that's complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It's within a few hours' drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South's finest offerings.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf