Assistant/Associate Prof
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Overview
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College/Unit/Department Website /
Location of Vacancy
:
Athens Area
Posting Number
: F2568P
Working Title
:
Assistant/Associate Prof
Department
:
Public Health-Environ Hlth Sci
About The University Of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
Posting Type
:
External
Retirement Plan
: TRS or ORP
Employment Type
:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
:
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
: 11/14/2025
Open Until Filled
:
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. Application materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and future goals (2 page maximum), teaching experience and vision (1 page), and the names and contact information of three references (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number). For questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Dr.
Lisa Renzi-Hammond (lrenzi).
Location of Vacancy
:
Athens Area
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Classification Title
:
Open Rank
Faculty Rank
:
Open Rank
Contract Type
:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
:
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree in environmental health, gerontology, computational neuroscience, neurobiology, or a related discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, public health, toxicology, etc.)
Position Summary The Department of Environmental Health Science and Institute of Gerontology in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia seek a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with an emphasis on One Health and environmental risk factors for neurodegenerative disease. This position is an academic year (9 month) appointment with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer.
The anticipated starting date for the position is August 1, 2026.
The successful candidates will have a joint position between the Department of Environmental Health Science (51%), which will also serve as the tenure home, and the Institute of…
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