Lecturer, University Professor, Health Science

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Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Number F2569P

Working Title Lecturer

Department Public Health-Environ Hlth Sci

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date 11/13/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

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The Department of Environmental Health Science and Institute of Gerontology in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position with an emphasis in instruction in environmental health, One Health, and aging. This is an academic year appointment (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer. The anticipated starting date for the positions is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidates will be jointly appointed between the Department of Environmental Health Science (25%) and the Institute of Gerontology (75%), with an opportunity to work with the Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credit-hours of instruction per year (4 courses per semester), including online courses. Opportunities for advising Institute practicum students can contribute to the teaching load.

Primary duties include teaching and service. Engagement in public service activities and serve on departmental, college and university-wide committees.

This position will fill critical instructional and training needs in interdisciplinary One Health and Brain Health through established (and growing) undergraduate programs (i.e., the BS EHS major and EHS and Gerontology minors) and graduate degrees (i.e., MS and PhD EHS and Toxicology, MPH concentrations in Gerontology and EHS, and graduate certificate Gerontology).

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in environmental health, gerontology, neurobiology, neuroscience, or a related discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, public health, toxicology, etc.)

• Successful candidates are expected to have a strong academic record in instruction and mentoring, and a disciplinary background linking environmental health, aging, cognitive aging, dementia, or neurodegenerative disease.

• 1 year of postdoctoral training, relevant professional positions or teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level (optional/desired).

• Is this a Position of Trust?:
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• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
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• Does this position require a P-Card?:
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• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?:
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• Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
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• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
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• Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk…