"Assistant Professor in Housing Management and Policy"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Housing Management and Policy.

Position: Assistant Professor in Housing Management and Policy (nine months, academic appointment, tenure track, 45% research, 50% teaching, 5% service).

The faculty member will have a 45% Research, 50% Teaching, and 5% service nine-month, full-time appointment in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics, but will be expected to collaborate across campus on research, outreach, and teaching. The candidate is also expected to teach courses, with a focus on Housing Management and Policy and Residential Property Management. The candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized research agenda and secure external funding on topics related to housing, built environment, and consumer preparedness for natural disasters related to housing.

It is expected that the successful candidate will collaborate with others to grow and/or sustain all scholarly undergraduate and graduate programs and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics. The primary teaching assignment for the individual filling this position will be Housing Management and Policy related courses, preferable courses in the Residential Property Management. The hired faculty member will be required to advise undergraduate and graduate students, participate in departmental and collegiate governance and professional organizations, and pursue active membership in relevant professional organizations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Closing date: Complete applications received by December 31, 2025 will be given full consideration. The college plans to fill this position by August 2026, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Procedure: 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, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Three letters of reference are preferred but not required unless invited to interview. Letters of reference can be sent directly to Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu). Questions about this position or the application process should be directed to Dr. Kim Skobba (kskobba@uga.edu) or Ms. Melissa McBride (mmcbride@uga.edu).

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2555P

Working Title: Assistant Professor in Housing Management and Policy

Department: FACS-Fin Plan,Housing&Cnsm Ecn

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

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 537 undergraduate and 160 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 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.

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

Advertised Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 11/11/2025

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: Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in housing studies, property management, residential real estate, city, regional, or environmental planning, landscape architecture, public policy or a closely related discipline.

Additional Requirements: To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor, the applicant must hold an earned doctorate in housing studies, property management, residential real estate, city, regional, or environmental planning, landscape architecture, public policy or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate must show evidence of, or clear potential for, successful teaching at the graduate level and securing external research funding. See UGA’s criteria for faculty appointment, promotion and tenure: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: At least one degree in Family and Consumer Sciences preferred. Two years of work experience or research focused on some aspect of residential property management is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: The ideal candidate will be someone who can take advantage of research and external funding opportunities in the area of built environment and preparedness of consumers who could be experiencing natural disasters, including planning for emergency, resilience and recovery.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. List of References with Contact Information
6. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents:

1. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation