The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
The Director of Data Science is an open rank faculty position at the University of Nevada, Reno – School of Medicine will lead a newly established office focused on clinical informatics and data science. This role encompasses developing and implementing strategies to leverage the school’s data assets effectively. The Director will spearhead the creation of an education and research program aimed at engaging students, faculty, and the community in advancing the school’s mission. This includes fostering innovative teaching methodologies, conducting groundbreaking research, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with external partners in the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities will include curriculum development, mentorship of graduate students and junior faculty, and active participation in service activities at departmental, university, and professional levels. The Director will also be instrumental in securing research funding and publishing significant research findings in esteemed academic journals. With a commitment to excellence in teaching, the Director will design and deliver courses in health informatics, ensuring they reflect the latest advancements in the field.
Overall, this position requires a strategic leader with a PhD in Health Informatics or a similar field, exemplary pedagogical skills, and a dedication to fostering a thriving academic and research environment. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data science education and translational clinical research at the University of Nevada, Reno – School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Systems-development: Coordinate with key stakeholders to provide access to EMR, payer and other clinical datasets and develop the infrastructure for research support for clinicians and students
• Teaching: Develop and deliver educational content in health informatics for medical students, clinicians, researchers and other health care learners to teach the fundamentals of health informatics.
• Research: Conduct original research in health informatics and data science. Collaborate with clinicians and health learners, publish findings in academic journals, and secure research funding.
• Mentorship: Supervise and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members in data science
• Curriculum Development: Design and update curricula to reflect the latest advancements in health data science.
• Service: Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities, such as serving on committees and reviewing academic journals.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments, healthcare organizations, and industry partners to advance the field of health informatics.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: PhD in Health Informatics or similar field

Skills:

• Advanced Degree: PhD in Health Informatics or similar field
• Teaching Excellence: Strong pedagogical skills and a commitment to student learning and success with professional students with varying levels of research literacy
• Research Expertise: Proven track record of research publications and grant funding. Experience in interdisciplinary translational research experience and Team Science
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for teaching, research, and collaboration.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of health information systems, data analytics, and informatics tools.
• Leadership: Experience leading strategy and operations of a unit. Ability to lead research projects, mentor students, and contribute to academic administration.
• Technical Skills: Database management, python, SQL, R or SAS experience

Compensation Grade
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with experience
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules
and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit:
https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits
Department Information
For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit
https://med.unr.edu/about
.
Reno Information
The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. – Outdoor magazine.
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/happiest-places-to-live-us/
The University of Nevada, Reno, recognized as a Carnegie R1 University, is nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains near the breathtaking Lake Tahoe. Join us at UNR and be a part of a dynamic and diverse community that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. With easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, and water sports, as well as a growing tech industry, UNR offers a high quality of life for individuals looking to thrive both personally and professionally.
Department Contacts
Wendy Duras
Search Coordinator
wduras@med.unr.edu
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
1) Resume/CV
2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)
3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to ‘A Healthy Nevada’, nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will 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.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicin

• Systems-development: Coordinate with key stakeholders to provide access to EMR, payer and other clinical datasets and develop the infrastructure for research support for clinicians and students
• Teaching: Develop and deliver educational content in health informatics for medical students, clinicians, researchers and other health care learners to teach the fundamentals of health informatics.
• Research: Conduct original research in health informatics and data science. Collaborate with clinicians and health learners, publish findings in academic journals, and secure research funding.
• Mentorship: Supervise and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members in data science
• Curriculum Development: Design and update curricula to reflect the latest advancements in health data science.
• Service: Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities, such as serving on committees and reviewing academic journals.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments, healthcare organizations, and industry partners to advance the field of health informatics