Assistant or Associate Professor of Biostatistics

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Biostatistics

Appointment Status

Tenure

Department

IU Bloomington Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Public Health‐Bloomington (SPH‐B)
invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate
Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

This 10-month appointment would ideally start August 1,
2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.
Applications received by November 1, 2026, will receive full
priority consideration, and applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. The SPH -B seeks individuals who will
contribute to scientific and academic excellence through rigorous
research, teaching, and service in biostatistics with special
emphasis on the machine learning and artificial intelligence, while
advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and the development and
application of evidence to improve public health.

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (
AAU ) since 1909, Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) prides
itself in offering outstanding academics grounded in world class
research and vibrant campus life. The School of Public
Health-Bloomington is located on the flagship campus of Indiana
University in Bloomington, IN and is composed of over 160 faculty
across five departments. The Department of Epidemiology and
Biostatistics advances public health through the study of the
distribution and patterns of health events and the development and
application of statistical methods to human health research. The
department offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
in Epidemiology, a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in
Epidemiology, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biostatistics, a Ph.D.
in Epidemiology, and a Ph.D. in Biostatistics. Faculty conduct
research across a broad range of health outcomes and exposures and
prepare students for careers in academia, industry, government,
health agencies, and other research settings. The department also
houses the Biostatistics Consulting Center, which provides study
design and data analysis expertise for health-related research and
supports interdisciplinary research collaborations across Indiana
University and beyond.

Responsibilities: Tenure-track faculty are expected to
substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of the
department by developing and/or maintaining a robust research
portfolio including pursuing and obtaining major extramural
research funding to conduct cutting-edge research in modern public
health science both as a corresponding principal investigator and a
collaborating investigator; teaching and mentoring students at the
undergraduate and/or graduate level as designated by the department
chairperson; and actively providing service internally to the
department, school and university and externally to the profession
and/or the community.Areas of special interest include, but are not
limited to modern machine learning methods, artificial intelligence
(AI), high-dimensional data analysis and novel clinical trials
design.

About IUB : Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington
( IUB ) is the flagship campus of Indiana University. Located in
Bloomington, IN, IU Bloomington constantly strives to embody its
mission to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. It
does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research,
scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired and challenging
undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong educational
programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom; expansive
global educational opportunities; first-rate library and museum
collections; and far-reaching economic development and impact in
the state and region.

Indiana University Bloomington is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission. The campus enrolls more than 48,000 students and is
home to 16 degree-granting schools and colleges. IU Bloomington
offers more than 200 undergraduate majors as well as extensive
graduate and professional study opportunities, including more than
90 master’s degrees and more than 80 Ph.D. programs. Known for its
Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IU
Bloomington is widely considered one of the country’s most
beautiful college campuses. For more information about Indiana
University Bloomington, visit https://bloomington.iu.edu/
.

About SPH -B: The School of Public Health-Bloomington ( SPH
-B) is located in the heart of the Bloomington campus and comprises
five collaborative academic departments with 300 faculty and
staff.

Indiana University provides IU SPH -B faculty outstanding teaching
and research support through programs like the Faculty Academy on
Excellence in Teaching (F.A.C.E.T.); extensive research development
and research administrative support through the Office of the Vice
President for Research; and innovative collaborations with
organizations such as the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana University
Athletic Department, US National Park Service, and a wealth of
local, national, and international partners to broaden the scope of
the faculty and student experience. SPH -B continues its rapid
expansion embracing a comprehensive and holistic approach to
promoting health and wellbeing within the research, teaching, and
service aspects of our mission. With an emphasis on high-quality,
impactful research, excellence in teaching, and meaningful service,
there has never been a more exciting time to join our growing and
evolving team. For more information about the School of Public
Health – Bloomington, visit https://www.publichealth.indiana.edu/
.

About Bloomington: Nestled in the rolling hills of
south-central Indiana, and home to 85,000 residents, the city of
Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the
amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and musicals,
the LOTUS World Festival of Music, quick access to 250,000 acres of
public recreation lands, outstanding public schools and a
reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all. For more
information about Bloomington, IN, visit https://www.visitbloomington.com/
.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must hold a doctorate degree in Biostatistics,
Statistics or a closely related field from an accredited
institution. Candidates must have teaching experience at the
graduate or professional level. Good interpersonal skills,
effective communication skills, and the ability to work
cooperatively and congenially across disciplines are required.
Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components
of an interdisciplinary department are essential. Candidates for
associate and full professor positions must also demonstrate a
record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a senior career
level, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding
principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to
secure external funding, and experience leading sizeable research
initiatives.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions about the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be
directed to Dave Archer at dwarcher@iu.edu . Questions
regarding the position may be directed to Lisa Koontz, Director of
Faculty Operations, lmkoontz@iu.edu , or Grace
Sembajwe, Executive Associate Dean, gsembajw@iu.edu .

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Application Procedure: Please provide a (1) curriculum vitae
and (2) cover letter no longer than 5 pages in length summarizing
your qualifications and interest in the position, which includes a
research statement and overview of research experience, and a
statement of teaching interest and experience. If selected as a
finalist, we will additionally request a list of up to six (6)
references. References will be contacted if you are selected for a
finalist interview and/or job offer. Interested candidates should
submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34343
.

Before a conditional offer of employment is finalized, candidates
will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous
findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be
required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington
with all current and former employers along these lines. The
relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of
this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be
evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case
basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University
Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct
very seriously.

For Best Consideration Date

11/01/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101681-2026