Assistant​/Associate Professor

Overview

• Posting Number: F2634P
• Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
• Department: CAES-Animal & Dairy Science
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 01/21/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Posting Type: External
• Employment Type: Employee
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia and is the birthplace of public higher education in America. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. The University employs faculty and staff across multiple campuses and programs. This posting is for an open-rank tenure-track/tenured faculty position within the CAES-Animal & Dairy Science department.

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in the discipline.

The individual is expected to develop a comprehensive beef research and Extension program in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise, with emphasis on developing an internationally recognized Extension and research program. The faculty member is expected to supervise graduate students and interns.

For rank requirements, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion. To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

• Extension — develop methods to improve the efficiency of beef production using forage and grain in Georgia, with research focus on fetal programming, calf health and weaning management, growing systems, and life cycle cow nutrition.
• Research — lead an independent research program that utilizes beef farms at Calhoun, J. Phil Campbell, Athens, and Eatonton; collaborate with faculty on the Tifton and Athens campuses; support bull and heifer evaluation programs in Calhoun and Tifton as needed.
• Service — contribute to service activities as appropriate to the role.

• Percentage Of Time: 65
• Percentage Of Time: 30
• Percentage Of Time: 5

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No

Does This Position Have Security Access? No

Credit And P-Card Policy: A credit check may be required for positions with financial responsibilities. See the UGA Credit Background Check website for details.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, verification of credentials, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

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