Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0153281]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) within the School of Integrated Health Sciences invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics on a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. This faculty member will contribute expertise in biostatistics, statistical analysis, and quantitative research methods across the department and school’s teaching, research, and doctoral education missions. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in statistics and biostatistics, mentor doctoral and other graduate students, and develop an independent and collaborative program of research applying advanced quantitative methods to kinesiology and health sciences. Areas of research expertise may include exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or related areas of health science.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Teach graduate courses in biostatistics, statistics, research methods, and related quantitative methods, with particular emphasis on applications in kinesiology and health sciences.

• Design, launch, and instruct new, advanced graduate-level biostatistics coursework tailored to emerging research needs across the Department and School.

• Research: Develop and maintain a productive, externally engaged program of research that applies statistical and quantitative methods to substantive questions in kinesiology and health sciences, with an expectation of peer-reviewed scholarship and pursuit of external funding.

• Graduate Mentorship: Mentor and supervise MS and PhD students, including serving on and chairing graduate advisory committees, and provide methodological expertise in the design, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of graduate student research.

• Research Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty, students, and interdisciplinary research teams on the design and analysis of health-science research, contributing biostatistical and quantitative expertise to externally funded and other scholarly projects.

• Mentorship & Service: Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in departmental, School, University, and professional service consistent with rank.

• Collaboration: Work effectively within a multidisciplinary department and School, contributing to a collaborative research and educational environment spanning kinesiology, nutrition, and related health sciences.

As a 9-month tenure-track position, summer teaching, research, or other activities may be available depending on funding and departmental needs.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a dynamic, multidisciplinary department with nearly 30 full-time faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. KNS offers nationally accredited programs in Dietetics and Athletic Training, along with undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees that prepare graduates for careers in health, human performance, and research. The department has established strengths in exercise physiology, athletic training, biomechanics, physical activity and exercise behavior, and nutrition. Affiliated doctoral programs include Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Sport Sciences, and Neuroscience, Faculty maintain active, collaborative research programs supported by competitive extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and numerous private foundations. Through a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and student mentorship, the department advances research that improves health, physical performance, and quality of life across diverse populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, kinesiology, exercise science, sport science, public health, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, or a closely related field. The doctoral degree must be completed prior to the start date.

• The successful applicant will possess a record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

• As a faculty member contributing expertise in biostatistics and quantitative methods within kinesiology and health sciences, the successful applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• Biostatistical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in biostatistics, statistics, or quantitative research methods, including the application of statistical methods to health- or human-performance-related research.

• Teaching: University-level teaching experience or demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, biostatistics, research methods, or related quantitative methods.

• Research: An emerging record of peer-reviewed scholarship applying biostatistical or quantitative methods to research in one or more of the following areas: exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or a closely related area of health science.

• Research Potential: Demonstrated potential to develop an independent, externally funded program of research and to contribute quantitative expertise to interdisciplinary and collaborative research teams.

• Graduate Mentorship: Evidence of the ability or potential to mentor graduate students and contribute to doctoral education, including research design, statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of research findings.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and interdisciplinary research teams in kinesiology, health sciences, or related fields.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, kinesiology, exercise science, public health, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, or a closely related field. The successful applicant will possess an established record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

• As a faculty member contributing expertise in biostatistics and quantitative methods within kinesiology and health sciences, the successful applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• Biostatistical Expertise: Demonstrated advanced expertise in biostatistics, statistics, or quantitative research methods, including substantial application of statistical methods to health- or human-performance-related research.

• Teaching: A sustained record of successful university-level instruction, including experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in statistics, biostatistics, research methods, or related quantitative methods.

• Research: An established record of peer-reviewed scholarship applying biostatistical or quantitative methods to research in one or more of the following areas: exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or a closely related area of health science. We expect that the person in this role can credibly serve as statistician on competitive grant applications.

• Research Leadership and Funding: Evidence of an established independent research program, including a record of seeking and/or securing external research funding and demonstrated capacity to lead and contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations.

• Doctoral Mentorship: Demonstrated experience mentoring graduate students, with preference for experience supervising doctoral students, chairing or serving on dissertation committees, and providing advanced methodological guidance in research design and statistical analysis.

• Scholarly Collaboration: A sustained record of effective collaboration with investigators across disciplines, including substantive contributions of biostatistical or quantitative expertise to research teams.

• Professional Standing: A record of professional service, scholarly contributions, and recognition consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level.

Candidates considered at the Associate Professor rank must meet the University’s criteria for appointment at that rank.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [email protected] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to John Mercer, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on October 1, 2026.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact [email protected] for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,  HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. 

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