"Assistant or Associate Professor"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Department of Environmental Health Science in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. This position is an academic year appointment (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 1, 2026.

Successful candidates will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin August 11, 2025 and continue until filled. 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. Jia-Sheng Wang (jswang@uga.edu), or ehs-admin@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2418P

Working Title: Assistant or Associate Professor

Department: Public Health-Environ Hlth Sci

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 (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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: https://publichealth.uga.edu/

College/Unit/Department website: https://publichealth.uga.edu/departments/environmental-health-science/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 07/07/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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

Position Details

Classification Title: Open Rank

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications include a doctoral degree in environmental health or a related discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, toxicology, etc.)

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Qualifications include a doctoral degree in environmental health or a related discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, toxicology, etc.) and relevant research publications. 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 at least two years of work experience after graduation with PhD (e.g., postdoctoral training or teaching).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: We seek applicants with a strong academic record in teaching, research, and service in environmental health with a focus on computational analyses and One Health. Integrated research bridging human-, animal-, and/or environmental and ecological systems via computational and/or integrative –omics technologies is especially encouraged. Additional qualifications include: excellence in teaching and working with students, evidence of ability to submit strong (fundable) extramural grant proposals, and ability to produce and communicate research. A commitment to inclusive excellence is expected.

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy