Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Natural Resources Science Communication

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://www.uga.edu/). 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is a professional school with world class research, teaching, and outreach programs in natural resources conservation and is committed to inclusive excellence. The Warnell School is comprised of 68 faculty, 100 support staff, 265 undergraduates, and 240 graduate students (www.warnell.uga.edu). The School offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Forest Resources, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the areas of Forestry; Fisheries & Wildlife; Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management; and Natural Resource Management & Sustainability. The School manages over 17,000 acres of forestland across the state in support of its teaching, outreach, and research missions.

To ensure full consideration, please apply by November 17th, 2024. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of extension, teaching, and applied research interests (totaling less than three pages), unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, copies of up to three recent publications, and contact information for three references. Applicants are encouraged to provide a portfolio highlighting their use of innovative communication strategies/tools to convey scientific information to diverse audiences. Individuals selected as finalists will be asked to submit official college transcripts to ofatranscripts@uga.edu. Letters of reference will be solicited by the search chair for finalists prior to interviews. University policy requires all candidates to consent to a background investigation ( www.hr.uga.edu). Finalists will be required to provide a signed consent form authorizing the University to conduct a background check ( www.hr.uga.edu). The background investigation will be conducted on a post-offer/pre-employment basis. The start date is negotiable but August 1st, 2025 is preferred. All applicants MUST apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. For additional information, please contact Dr. Yanshu Li, Chair, NRC Search Committee ( yanshu.li@uga.edu).

We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.