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University Of Nebraska Medical Center

Assistant Professor

University Of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197


UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Location:

Omaha, NERequisition Number:

2024 - 146Department:

COPH Epidemiology 50005428Business Unit:

College of Public HealthFTE:

100Reg-Temp:

Full-Time RegularWork Schedule:

M-F FlexibleRequisition Category:

FacultyAppointment Type:

P1 - REG HLTH FAC SALSalary Range:

Commensurate with ExperienceJob/EEO Category:

FacultyJob Requisition Begin Date:

05/06/2024Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology seeks a dynamic individual to join our faculty as a Public Health Informatics (PHI) faculty member. Our department is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service, focusing on understanding and promoting population health. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where faculty can thrive and contribute significantly to the field.This tenure-leading position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and lead a vibrant Public Health Informatics program within an established and well-respected Department of Epidemiology. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to cutting-edge research, teach innovative courses, and engage in meaningful service activities that benefit the public health community.Required Qualifications

PhD or similar in Public Health Epidemiology, Informatics, Information Science, or a closely related field.Demonstrated experience in teaching at the graduate level.A record of scholarship in public health informatics, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.Experience with informatics solutions, data science, data integration, analysis, and visualization tools relevant to public health.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Supplemental Qualifications

Experience preparing proposals and securing external research funding.Experience with querying complex databases (SQL & NoSQL ideally).Experience working with common sources of public health data (Registries, National Surveys, Medicare/Medicaid claims, Health Records, etc.).Proficiency in data visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).Experience with public health informatics practice and policy issues (e.g., governance), preferably in a health department or healthcare organization.Fluency in statistical programming languages (e.g., R, SAS).Experience with public health information systems.Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:Bending, stooping, twisting: OccasionallyCrawling: Not ApplicableDriving: OccasionallyKneeling: Not ApplicableReaching: OccasionallySitting: Over 5 hoursStanding: OccasionallySquatting: Not ApplicableWalking: OccasionallyEEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.Required Documents:C.V.Cover LetterOptional Documents:Requisition Specific Questions

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