Assistant Professor of Hydrology

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

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Posting Number
F1715P


Working Title
Assistant Professor of Hydrology


Department
Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res


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 (). 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.


About the College/Unit/Department
Georgia is well-known for its quality of life, both in terms of outdoor and urban activities (). The University of Georgia () is a land/sea/space grant institution comprised of 17 schools and colleges. Athens is a diverse community of approximately 150,000 people located less than 75 miles from Atlanta. UGA enrolls about 38,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Warnell School is a professional school with 64 faculty, 100 support staff, 325 undergraduates, and 195 graduate students (). 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 23,000 acres of forestland across the state in support of its teaching, outreach, and research missions.


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Posting Type
External


Retirement Plan



Employment Type
Employee


Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible


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Advertised Salary



Anticipated Start Date
01/01/2024


Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)



Job Posting Date
07/28/2023


Job Closing Date



Open until filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, please apply on or before September 18, 2023. Review of complete applications will begin September 19, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, and contact information for three references. Individuals considered for interviews will be required to submit three reference letters to the chair of the search committee, Dr. C. Rhett Jackson (). University policy requires all candidates to consent to and authorize a background investigation (). The background investigation will be conducted on a post offer/preemployment basis. The starting date is negotiable but can be as early as January 1, 2024. No paper applications will be accepted. For additional information, please contact Dr. C. Rhett Jackson (), chair of the search committee.


Location of Vacancy
Athens Area


EEO Statement
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 ().

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