Assistant​/Associate Professor--Aquaculture and Fish Health Specialist

Position Details

Position:
Tenure‑track Faculty in Applied Aquaculture and/or Fish Health

Rank:
Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track)

Appointment: 9‑month contract (academic)

Location:

Athens, GA

Effective

Start Date:

August 1, 2026 (negotiable)

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in aquatic animal health, commercial aquaculture production, sustainable aquaculture systems, or a closely related discipline, obtainable before August 2026.

Seek a dynamic faculty member to contribute to outreach, instruction, research, and service at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

Responsibilities are divided among outreach (30%), applied research (30%), teaching (35%), and service (5%).

• Outreach (30%):
  Develop educational activities and programs that address the needs of stakeholders such as state and federal agencies, industry professionals, and extension personnel. Use innovative delivery strategies—face‑to‑face, online, video, podcasts, and one‑on‑one consultations—to reach these groups.
• Applied Research (30%):
  Establish an externally funded, nationally/internationally recognized program in aquaculture and aquatic animal health. Provide consultation and technical assistance to stakeholders within the scope of the Warnell School mission.
• Teaching (35%):
  Advise undergraduate and graduate students and teach two courses per academic year—one in aquaculture and another in a related area (e.g., fish health). Contribute to the Warnell School’s online Master of Natural Resources degree.
• Service (5%):
  Serve on school or university committees and actively participate in professional and scientific societies.

• Position of Trust:
  No.
• Financial Resources:
  No.
• P‑Card:
  No.
• Driving:
  Yes.
• Child or Patient Care:
  No.
• Security Access:
  No.
• Credit Check Required (refer to UGA Credit Background Check website).

• Demonstrated scholarship through peer‑reviewed publications and ability to secure extramural funding.
• Potential for outreach productivity and extension education.
• Willingness to collaborate with public and private partners and mentor students.

• Experience with modern, innovative outreach tools.
• Integrating science and stakeholder values into the research program.
• Research impact at large spatial scales in industrial aquaculture.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations may contact Central HR (hrweb).

The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These are foundational to all activities within the system.

All applicants must apply online. No paper applications will be accepted.

All required documents must be submitted by December 6, 2025:

Applicants may submit teaching samples, research samples, letters of recommendation, doctoral dissertation, professional references, and additional supporting information.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, credential verification, reference checks, and where applicable, a satisfactory credit check and potential pre‑employment drug test. Information can be found on the UGA Background Check website.

Post‑offer/pre‑employment background investigation will be conducted upon offer acceptance.

Dr. Marty Hamel, Chair, Aquaculture and Animal Health Specialist Search Committee – hamel