Assistant/Associate Professor in Housing and Consumer Economics
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F1785P
Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor in Housing and Consumer Economics
Department
FACS-Fin Plan,Housing&Cnsm Ecn
About the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia (UGA), located in Athens, is a public
research university, a land-grant/sea-grant institution in the
University System of Georgia. Founded in 1785, UGA is the largest
and most comprehensive educational institution in the state. The
campus and community of Athens offer many cultural and recreational
opportunities. UGA has approximately 36,000 students and has been
consistently ranked as one of the top public institutions of higher
education in the United States. The Athens campus is approximately
75 miles northeast of Atlanta, 60 miles from Blue Ridge Mountains,
and 195 miles from the Atlantic coast. Athens fosters a rich
cultural environment interconnected with the university and is
perennially identified as one of America's most livable cities.
Additional information about the college and university can be
found at: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ and http://www.uga.edu/.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer
Economics is one of the four academic units in the College of
Family and Consumer Sciences. It offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
degrees with an enrollment of approximately 320 undergraduate and
90 graduate students. Undergraduate programs include Consumer
Economics (with an optional emphasis in Applied Consumer
Analytics), Social Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, and
Housing Management and Policy (with an optional emphasis in
Residential Property Management). The Department is staffed by 20
faculty members with expertise in consumer decision-making,
consumer and family policy, financial literacy, financial planning,
housing, and residential property management. Extension and public
service faculty provide practical, research-based information to
Georgia residents to improve the quality of lives and communities.
The department provides research and outreach in support of local
government through the Housing and Demographics Research
Center.
The University of Georgia (UGA), located in Athens, is a public
research university, a land-grant/sea-grant institution in the
University System of Georgia. Founded in 1785, UGA is the largest
and most comprehensive educational institution in the state. The
campus and community of Athens offer many cultural and recreational
opportunities. UGA has approximately 36,000 students and has been
consistently ranked as one of the top public institutions of higher
education in the United States. The Athens campus is approximately
75 miles northeast of Atlanta, 60 miles from Blue Ridge Mountains,
and 195 miles from the Atlantic coast. Athens fosters a rich
cultural environment interconnected with the university and is
perennially identified as one of America's most livable cities.
Additional information about the college and university can be
found at: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ and http://www.uga.edu/.
College/Unit/Department website
https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fhce
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2024
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
10/02/2023
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Closing date: Complete applications received by November 10, 2023
will be given full consideration. The college plans to fill this
position by August 2024, but the search will remain open until the
position is filled.
Complete applications will include a letter of application, a vita,
a copy of the applicant's unofficial transcript for graduate study,
a sample of scholarly writing, and a statement of teaching
philosophy. Three letters of reference are preferred but not
required unless invited to interview. Applicants should request
that three letters of reference be sent directly to Melissa McBride
(mmcbride@uga.edu). Questions about this position or the
application process should be directed to Dr. Diann Moorman
(dmoorman@uga.edu) or Ms. Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu).
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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
Keywords: University of Georgia, Athens , Assistant/Associate Professor in Housing and Consumer Economics, Education / Teaching , Athens, Georgia
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