"Assistant or Associate Professor - Fungal Biology/Mycology"

The Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is recruiting for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Fungal Biology/Mycology with 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service appointment. This is an academic-year (9-month), tenure-track appointment located at the Athens Campus. The successful candidate will develop a dynamic, innovative, internationally recognized, and extramurally funded research program in basic fungal biology. Areas of interest include computational biology and comparative, population, or functional genomics, with the goal of understanding ecological or evolutionary patterns and processes of plant-pathogenic fungi. Research using novel and contemporary approaches into the molecular, ecological, or evolutionary aspects of pathogenic fungal–plant host interactions is also of interest. The position offers rich opportunities for collaborations with colleagues in the Department of Plant Pathology, the Fungal Biology Group, the Plant Center, and the Institute of Bioinformatics. There is an expectation of excellence in grantsmanship, timely communication of research findings via peer-reviewed journal articles, active participation in the mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists and contributing to a dynamic environment within the university. Initial instructional responsibilities will include teaching Mycology, a split-level graduate and undergraduate student course, and Fungi, Friends and Foes, a large lecture-format course on the impact of fungi on human civilization.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin on 15 October 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Miaoying Tian, Chair of the Search Committee (mtian@uga.edu). Materials to be uploaded include i) cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, ii) curriculum vitae, iii) graduate-level academic transcripts, iv) statement of research interests, v) statement of teaching experience and interests, and vi) names and contact information of four professional references. Selected applicants will be required to submit a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.