Clinical Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Details Posting Number F2100P Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor Department COE-Kinesiology 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 3,000 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.

About the College / Unit / Department THE DEPARTMENT : The Department of Kinesiology has 29 full-time faculty members and offers B.

S., M.S., M.S.A.T. and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of athletic training, sport management, exercise science, and health and physical education.

Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarly accomplishments, teaching excellence, and service to their professional disciplines.

The Department has excellent resources, facilities, and collaboration opportunities in the area of Athletic Training. The UGA Athletic Training Program has a long-standing history of excellence and is in good standing with the CAATE.

Information about the department can be found at www.coe.uga.edu / kinesiology and information about the MSAT program can be found at www.

coe.uga.edu / academics / degrees / ms-athletic-training-msat .

THE COLLEGE : As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service.

The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy.

We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http : / / www.

georgia.gov / ). College / Unit / Department website https : / / coe.uga.edu / directory / kinesiology / Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 08 / 01 / 2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09 / 06 / 2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit the following :

• A letter of interest that addresses qualifications in the areas detailed above
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement that addresses the applicant's leadership, mentoring, and teaching philosophy that speaks to abilities, approaches, and interests that addresses how to best meet the needs of today's students (3-page maximum)
• The contact information for three references will be collected as part of the application process. Letters of reference may be requested directly through the application system as part of the search process.

Transcripts will be required only from finalists. Applications received by October 14, 2024 are assured of full consideration.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Rob Lynall at [email protected] . Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement 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). USG Core Values Statement 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 .