"Clinical Assistant Professor"

Position Summary

The Department of Environmental Health Science seeks applicants with a strong academic record in teaching, research, and service in the field of environmental health with a focus on instruction. This full-time position offers a dynamic blend of teaching innovation, student mentorship, and advising duties. The successful candidate will have the opportunity leverage their scientific expertise and teaching excellence to develop and deliver courses that educate and empower students to address the most pressing environmental health challenges facing our world today and tomorrow.

The position is a calendar year (12 month) appointment, focused on instruction, and is not on the tenure track. The successful candidate will be required to teach 24 credit-hours of instruction per year (80% effort), including online courses. There is a 10% time-commitment for advising online Master’s of Public Health students, 5% for research, and 5% service. Additional research effort can be accommodated through successful extramural funding and instructional buyout. Serving as the Undergraduate coordinator (BSEH) is also available for a 10% reduction in instruction. Significant protected instructional time is available for the development of new courses. The position is available immediately with a start date no later than July 1st, 2026.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025. Application materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and vision (2 page maximum), research experience and interests (1 page maximum), and the names and contact information of three references (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number).

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2421P

Working Title: Clinical Assistant 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: 07/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 07/16/2025

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: Clinical Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Preferred qualifications include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring college students, working on grant-funded projects, ability to produce and communicate research, and working after graduation with a PhD (e.g., postdoctoral training or teaching).

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