INTRODUCTION The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR) at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a faculty appointment as AHS Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methodology in Behavioral Trials. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment with an expected start date of August 23, 2025.
We invite candidates with quantitative expertise in behavioral research design and methods for the analysis of complex experimental and observational data in one or more of the following areas: behavioral clinical trials, adaptive designs (e.g., Standard or Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions, Multimodal Adaptive Interventions, Multilevel Adaptive Implementation Strategies) and novel behavioral trial designs (e.g., Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Randomized Trials, Micro-Randomized Trials, Hybrid Experimental Designs); Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA); Implementation and Dissemination trials, and/or cost-effective analysis. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in at least one (but not all) of these areas. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and interest in methods associated with conducting and analyzing randomized behavioral trials to test health interventions.
The candidate should have experience in health-related behavioral research and collaborate with researchers from health-related disciplines (e.g., psychology, epidemiology, public health, marketing, nutrition science, kinesiology, genetic sciences, occupational health, and medicine). The candidate is expected to develop a strong, independent, extramurally funded, innovative research program in a health-related area that addresses and complements existing departmental research activities in obesity, HIV/AIDS, substance use, digital health, nutrition, food policy, cancer prevention, and public health. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to collaborate with Department faculty on grant-funded projects in the role of statistical scientist. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction in biostatistics/analytic methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will mentor graduate students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research and scholarship mission of the University through extramural funding, high-quality publications, and national/international recognition. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction and advising/mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department's curriculum by teaching existing courses and/or developing new and innovative courses.
The successful candidate will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups in academic and career development activities; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and demonstrate leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline such as quantitative methodology, epidemiology, behavioral science, health, or quantitative psychology. Expertise in one or more of the innovative health research methodologies and analytics areas listed above. A record of health-related research scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Evidence of collaborations with researchers across one or more disciplines external to their own. Evidence of promise as an independent investigator on extramurally funded projects. Demonstrated potential for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate biostatistics/methods/analytic courses. A record of oral presentation experience locally, nationally, and/or internationally. Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity through teaching and research. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A record of health-related research inquiry as evidenced by grant funding and/or submitted grant applications. Postdoctoral research experience of at least one year. Experience with research surrounding social determinants of health (SDOH). Potential for the candidate to develop strong collaborations with faculty within the Department and College. Demonstrated potential for supervising graduate and/or undergraduate student research. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or biostatistics/methods/analytic courses. Experience with research and/or teaching related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). Demonstrated success in meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities. APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a 9-month, tenure track position with an expected start date of August 23, 2025, and will support the department's mission to be a national and international leader in health promotion science, education, and research. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #498714 to upload the following additional application materials:
A cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.); Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.); Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.); 3 letters of reference. Inquiries should be sent to the search committee chair, Michael Copenhaver at ******** Evaluation of applications will begin immediately. This position is scheduled to close at 11:55 PM on December 1, 2024.
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