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Assistant Professor, Human Genetics

University of Georgia
Athens, GA, United States
Full-time

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2097P

Working Title

Assistant Professor, Human Genetics

Department

Franklin-Genetics

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 University of Georgia resides in the vibrant city of Athens in the northern Piedmont region of Georgia. Athens is located 65 miles east of Atlanta, less than two hours from the Chattahoochee National Forest and southern Appalachian Mountains, and within easy driving distance of the Atlantic coast.

Athens is home to a thriving arts and music community and prides itself on its cultural diversity (http : / / www.visitathensga.

com). The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / www.genetics.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09 / 18 / 2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research interests and goals (up to 2 pages), and 4) a combined teaching and mentoring statement (up to 2 pages), which should integrate ideas and efforts that support UGA's values, promote inclusive excellence, and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and service (https : / / uga.

edu / about / mission). Candidates should also submit names and contact information for three references. The search committee will contact references after the initial screening of applications.

Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries and questions may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr.

Kaixiong Ye ([email protected]) or the Head of Genetics, Dr. Michael Arnold ([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 ([email protected]).

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 .

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