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/). 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.

Position Summary

The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia invites applications from senior higher education scholars to fill the Louise McBee Distinguished Professorship in Higher Education with a starting date of August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach core graduate-level courses, advise and mentor doctoral students, pursue an active program of funded research, publish impactful scholarship, and participate in the ongoing academic and governance activities of the McBee Institute.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in higher education or an equivalent terminal degree in a complementary field (e.g., economics, law, management, political science, public policy, sociology).

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

Candidates should bring a distinguished record in instruction, scholarly research, and extramural funding focused on the study of higher education. We encourage applications from scholars with expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods approaches.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. References will only be contacted with permission from finalists. General inquiries may be directed to the McBee Professor search committee at ihe@uga.edu.

Review of applications will begin September 19 and continue until the position is filled; candidates who apply by October 10 will receive full consideration.