Assistant / Associate Professor - Tree Biology, Structure, and Health Care

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1924P

Working Title

Assistant / Associate Professor - Tree Biology, Structure, and Health Care

Department

Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

About the University of Georgia

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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

The Warnell School is a professional school with 68 faculty, 100 support staff, 265 undergraduates, and 240 graduate students ( www.warnell.uga.edu ). The School offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Forest Resources, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the areas of Forestry; Fisheries & Wildlife; Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management; and Natural Resource Management & Sustainability. The school manages over 17,000 acres of forestland across the state in support of its teaching, outreach, and research missions.

Athens is a diverse community of approximately 150,000 people located less than 75 miles from Atlanta. UGA enrolls about 41,200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

College / Unit / Department website

www.warnell.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

01 / 01 / 2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

03 / 26 / 2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, please apply by September 15, 2024. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching, outreach, and research interests, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, copies of up to three recent publications, and contact information for three references. Review of complete applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate given an offer will be required to submit official college transcripts to ofatranscripts@uga.edu . Furthermore, University policy requires all candidates given an offer to consent to and authorize a background investigation ( www.hr.uga.edu ) by the University. The background investigation will be conducted on a post offer / pre-employment basis. The starting date of January 1, 2025 is preferred but negotiable. All applicants MUST apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. For additional information, please contact Dr. Jason Gordon, Chair, COFA Search Committee ( jason.gordon@uga.edu ).

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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