Open Rank - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The city of Athens and its surrounding communities provide a welcoming, family-friendly, outstanding quality of life, with opportunities to pursue interests in the arts, music, outdoor life, and other pastimes ( www.visitathensga.com).

In addition to your curriculum vitae, please provide a 2-3 page research plan and a 1-2-page statement of your teaching/mentoring philosophy as two separate pdf documents. In your
teaching/mentoring statement, you are encouraged to directly address how you will contribute to achieving the mission of the University regarding its call for 'a commitment to excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse and well prepared student body' and for fostering 'the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry.' Also, provide complete contact information (email, address, and phone) for three references.

Questions for the Search Committee may be directed to Anna Bighta (Anna.Bighta@uga.edu).

Completed applications received by December 1, 2024 are assured full consideration.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.