Chair, Division of Biostatistics

The Ohio State University College of Public Health is seeking an innovative leader and scholar to chair its Division of Biostatistics. The successful candidate will provide senior leadership and vision in the development and application of biostatistical methods within the College of Public Health and other health sciences colleges at OSU.  This position is available immediately and requires academic credentials consistent with appointment as a professor with tenure in the College of Public Health. The candidate is expected to have an active research program, lead others in their research efforts, mentor junior faculty, and collaborate in research initiatives with other investigators both within and outside the College of Public Health. Candidates should have a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or equivalent; have a demonstrated record of administrative experience; and have a strong and distinguished record of teaching, mentoring, and scholarly research.

The College and the University

The School of Public Health was established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine. The school separated from the College of Medicine in 2004. Over the last three years, the School of Public Health significantly increased the size of its faculty and tripled its research funding.  This year, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees elevated the School to the College of Public Health, the first new college at Ohio State in 23 years. The College is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

Ohio State's College of Public Health has been the first and only accredited school of public health in the state of Ohio. It currently offers master's degrees in professional practice as well as research and doctoral degrees. The specializations within the college include biostatistics, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, environmental health sciences, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, and an emerging emphasis on clinical investigations. The College also offers an undergraduate minor and is developing an undergraduate major. The College provides extensive service to the community through its Office of Workforce Development that includes the Ohio Center for Public Health Preparedness and the collaborative Pennsylvania-Ohio Public Health Training Center. For additional details about the College of Public Health, please visit the OSU College of Public Health website at http://cph.osu.edu/.

The Ohio State University is the leading graduate and professional campus in the state, and one of the top public research universities. The Scientist magazine ranked The Ohio State University as third in their annual “Best Places to Work in Academia” article in 2006.  The Ohio State University has the most comprehensive health sciences campus in the United States, which is immediately adjacent to the liberal arts and other programs, enhancing the opportunities for interaction and collaboration. Other important resources for the College include the Center for Biostatistics and the Comprehensive Cancer Center, both of which are frequent research partners.

The Community

Columbus is a vibrant urban area, the state capital and fifteenth largest city in the U.S., and the fastest growing metro area in the northeast quadrant. In addition to government and education, Columbus is home to many corporations in the fields of finance, retail, information technology, and service industries.  In 2006, Columbus was ranked eighth in Money Magazine’s “Top 10 best big cities to live in.”

Application

Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be considered until the search has concluded. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications via e-mail. Please send a cover letter and your curriculum vitae to:

David Murray, PhD
Chair, Biostatistics Search Committee
The Ohio State University, College of Public Health
B-222 Starling Loving Hall
320 W. 10^th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1240
dmurray@cph.osu.edu

An EEO/AA employer.  To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.