Assistant Professor of Forage Agronomy and State Forage Extension Specialist

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Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F2462P Working Title Assistant Professor of Forage Agronomy and State Forage Extension Specialist Department CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . 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 3,100 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 formed School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences resides in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, which has teaching, research, and outreach programs at three campuses across the state:
Athens, Griffin and Tifton. The department has teaching, research, and extension faculty at all three locations which conduct basic and applied research that is important to clientele in the state of Georgia and that adds to the body of knowledge basic to agricultural production and environmental management. The Department has faculty with expertise that can be grouped into three general areas:
Cultivar Development, Genetics, and Biotechnology;
Crop Management, Physiology, and Weed Management; and Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management. College/Unit/Department website  Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

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Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 12/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 08/25/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Apply by September 29, 2025 for full consideration. Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement 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, or veteran status or other protected status.

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