"Assistant/Associate Prof"

Position Summary

The Department of Environmental Health Science and Institute of Gerontology in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia seek a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with an emphasis on One Health and environmental risk factors for neurodegenerative disease. This position is an academic year (9 month) appointment with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidates will have a joint position between the Department of Environmental Health Science (51%), which will also serve as the tenure home, and the Institute of Gerontology (49%), with an opportunity to work in the Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center. Successful candidates will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. Application materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and future goals (2 page maximum), teaching experience and vision (1 page), and the names and contact information of three references (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number). For questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Lisa Renzi-Hammond (lrenzi@uga.edu).

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

Appointments to the Associate Professor position require strong evidence of acquiring and administering external funding (current principal investigator with existing grants is preferred); strong evidence of ability to produce and communicate research; excellence in teaching and working with students; and a commitment to community engagement is expected.

Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

At least two years of work experience after graduation with PhD (e.g., postdoctoral training or teaching) and relevant research publications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Successful candidates are expected to have a strong academic record in teaching, research, and service in One Health with a focus on environmental factors that contribute to aging, cognitive aging, dementia, or neurodegenerative disease. Integrated research bridging human-, animal-, and/or environmental systems via computational and/or integrative –omics technologies is especially encouraged. Clinician-scientists (MD-PhD, Clinical neuropsychologists) are also encouraged to apply. Additional preferred qualifications include: excellence in teaching and working with students, evidence of ability to submit strong (fundable) extramural grant proposals, ability to produce and communicate research.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2568P

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Prof

Department: Public Health-Environ Hlth Sci

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 11/14/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Open Rank

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary