Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F1715P

Working Title Assistant Professor of Hydrology

Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

Georgia is well-known for its quality of life, both in terms of outdoor and urban activities (www.georgia.gov). The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land/sea/space grant institution comprised of 17 schools and colleges. Athens is a diverse community of approximately 150,000 people located less than 75 miles from Atlanta. UGA enrolls about 38,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Warnell School is a professional school with 64 faculty, 100 support staff, 325 undergraduates, and 195 graduate students (www.warnell.uga.edu). The School offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Forest Resources, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the areas of Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management, and Natural Resource Management & Sustainability. The school manages 23,000 acres of forestland across the state in support of its teaching, outreach, and research missions.

College/Unit/Department website www.warnell.uga.edu

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2024

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 07/28/2023

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, please apply on or before September 18, 2023. Review of complete applications will begin September 19, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, and contact information for three references. Individuals considered for interviews will be required to submit three reference letters to the chair of the search committee, Dr. C. Rhett Jackson (rjacks@uga.edu). University policy requires all candidates to consent to and authorize a background investigation (www.hr.uga.edu). The background investigation will be conducted on a post offer/preemployment basis. The starting date is negotiable but can be as early as January 1, 2024. No paper applications will be accepted. For additional information, please contact Dr. C. Rhett Jackson (rjacks@uga.edu), chair of the search committee.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area of hydrology or water resources or related field.

Position Summary

This is a 9-month (0.75 EFT), tenure track appointment with 45% research, 50% teaching, and 5% service responsibilities at the Assistant Professor level in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. The selected candidate will be expected to develop a broad and inter-disciplinary research program in hydrology and water resources. Research interests may include hillslope processes, ecohydrology, water quality, or anthropogenic effects on aquatic systems (e.g., climate and land-use changes, reservoir operations, sediment transport and channel dynamics, stream and wetland modification and restoration, groundwater extraction). We seek a candidate interested in multi-disciplinary research working with other faculty across a range of disciplines including soil science, ecology, civil and environmental engineering, forest ecophysiology, aquatic science, geology, geomorphology, marine sciences, landscape architecture, and environmental law and policy. Aquatic scientists at UGA often collaborate through the River Basin Center and the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems. The candidate would also contribute to the University of Georgia's Water Resources Program that offers both undergraduate and graduate certificates in Water Resources. The selected candidate will mentor graduate students, serve on School and University committees, and actively participate in professional scientific societies. The selected candidate will normally teach three courses each academic year. The candidate is expected to teach a) a Junior-level class in Soils and Hydrology, b) a split-level (graduate and upper-division undergraduate) course in advanced hydrology, and c) a graduate-level course of their design. Other teaching responsibilities will depend on the selected candidate's interests and areas of expertise.

Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Strengths in oral and written communication must be evident, for example through conference presentations and publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Evidence of activity in research design and grant development is preferred. Demonstrated multidisciplinary collaborative work is preferred with expectations for similar continued efforts with faculty in Warnell and across the University. Evidence of teaching activities and excellence in teaching is preferred.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

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

Optional Documents