Description
Assistant Clinical Professor in Biostatistics
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park
(http://www.sph.umd.edu/EPIB) invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor in biostatistics. The position primarily
involves teaching courses along with departmental related duties/service.
The Department’s mission is to improve health and reduce health disparities in local communities, the state of Maryland, and the
nation. The Department offers an MPH degree in biostatistics, a PhD degree in biostatistics and MS in biostatistics, an MPH
degree in epidemiology, and a PhD degree in epidemiology.
The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and is located on the flagship campus of
the University of Maryland. The School’s vision is “to be a leader in the discovery, application and dissemination of public
health knowledge in the State of Maryland, the nation and the world.” The successful candidate will contribute to fulfilling this
vision.
QUALIFICATIONS. Qualified candidates should possess a doctoral degree in biostatistics or a closely related public health
field. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level biostatistics courses and
mentor students.
RESPONSIBILITIES. Successful candidates for the position are expected to teach biostatistics courses to undergraduate and
graduate students at fundamental and intermediate levels, mentor students, and engage in university and professional service.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills are essential.
SALARY and APPOINTMENT DATE. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position with benefits; salary is
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Funding is guaranteed for 9 months annually, with the
potential to extend salary support with teaching summer courses. The initial contract length is 1 year with possible future
renewable multi-year contracts. Appointments may begin January 2027 or a mutually agreed-upon date.
APPLICATION. Applicants must apply electronically to https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/details/Assistant
Clinical-Professor_JR104869, the faculty section, position P-103605. For best consideration, candidates should submit materials
by October 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following: 1) cover
letter clearly indicating how the candidate meets the qualifications listed above, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statements, and
4) contact information for three references (to be contacted only with the candidate’s approval). The Department of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have
experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity
are encouraged to state their experiences in these areas. Contact: Dr. Charles Ma, Search Committee Chair
(tma0929@umd.edu) for questions about the position, and Ms. Bernadette Gormally
(bgormall@umd.edu) for questions about application submission.
A wide range of collaborative opportunities exist at the University with nearby federal, state and local government agencies, non
profit organizations, and other academic institutions. Collaborative efforts have been made to bring together statisticians from
both College Park and Baltimore campuses of the University of Maryland. Statisticians in our Department participate in the new
Applied Statistics concentration of the Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Scientific Computation (AMSC) Program. Our faculty
members also interact with faculty in the Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM), the Maryland Population Research
Center (MPRC), the Maryland Institute of Applied Environmental Health (MIAEH), the Biostatistics and Risk Assessment Center
(BRAC), the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB), University of Maryland School of Medicine at
Baltimore, as well as with researchers in other applied fields. The position represents a unique opportunity to join a growing
department and contribute to an exciting research agenda and graduate student training program.
The University of Maryland is a Research Intensive University. College Park is the flagship campus of the University of
Maryland System with over 2,500 faculty and 30,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate students. The University is located 8
miles from Washington D.C. For further information on the University of Maryland, please visit the University Web Site:
http://www.umd.edu.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,
religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Successful candidates for the position are expected to teach biostatistics courses to undergraduate and graduate students at fundamental and intermediate levels, mentor students, and engage in university and professional service. Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills are essential.
