Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberF0549PWorking TitleAssistant or Associate Professor: Horticultural Vegetable BreederDepartmentCAES HorticultureAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://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, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 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

The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is among the best and most established U.S. colleges of agriculture. In its classrooms, its Agricultural Experiment Stations and its statewide network of UGA Cooperative Extension offices, the faculty and staff of CAES are dedicated to discovering, teaching, and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish in Georgia. Agricultural and environmental sciences are only as important as the food you eat, the clothes you wear and the water and air around you. To improve the quality and guard the safety of life’s necessities, CAES has gathered world-renowned scientists and exceptional students.

http://www.caes.uga.edu/

College/Unit/Department websitehttps://hort.caes.uga.edu/Posting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleUnderutilizationMinorities & FemalesAdvertised SalaryAnticipated Start Date03/01/2020Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)Job Posting Date11/01/2019Job Closing DateOpen until filledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following documentation in electronic format at http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/128137: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vita, (3) unofficial transcripts (4) a list of 4 references with contact information including email address, (5) a 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments and future goals, and (6) a 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future goals.

Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to:
Dr. Cecilia McGregor
Email: cmcgre1@uga.edu
Phone: 706 542 2471
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 5 December 2019. The expected start date is 1 March 2020 and the position will remain open until filled. The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants regardless of gender or ethnic background. The University requests your voluntary
completion of our demographic inquiry found at: http://eoo.uga.edu/forms/eoo-voluntarydisclosure-
form, which is used for monitoring our efforts. This information will only be used for
Equal Employment Opportunity reporting purposes and your personal information will not be shared with the search committee.kept available until a suitable candidate is found.
The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants regardless of gender or ethnic background. The University requests your voluntary completion of our demographic inquiry found at: http://eoo.uga.edu/forms/eoo-voluntarydisclosure-form, which is used for monitoring our efforts. This information will only be used for Equal Employment Opportunity reporting purposes and your personal information will not be shared with the search committee.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Board of Regents has enacted a “background check” policy for new hires in the system as a condition of employment. This policy can be found at: www.policies.uga.edu/FA/nodes/view/1124/Background-investigations. Upon offer of employment, you must complete the “Consent for a Background Investigation” form. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (facultyjobs@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

Location of VacancyTifton Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification TitleOpen RankPay GradeFLSAFaculty RankOpen Rank (Tenure Track)Contract TypeAcademic (9 mo.)Tenure StatusTenure Track or TenuredMinimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline

Position Summary

The Department of Horticulture (www.hort.uga.edu), The University of Georgia, is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Horticulture with responsibilities in vegetable breeding. The position is a nine-month academic-year tenure track position with a 70% Research and 30% Extension appointment, with a guarantee of two months of summer salary. The incumbent will be expected to establish a research and extension program that will use traditional and modern plant breeding techniques to address high priority problems/issues in vegetable breeding in the Southeast United States; provide training, resource materials and technical assistance to county extension agents; procure extramural funding; publish research findings; and regularly participate in other scholarly and departmental activities including participation in and support of graduate education. The candidate will be expected to have national recognition for their efforts and interact effectively with growers, industry leaders, government agencies, grower organizations, as well as other disciplines, and develop regional cooperation when feasible. Frequent automobile travel to a variety of sites, including many rural locations, is expected of this position. The incumbent will collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists, county faculty, and industry clientele as well as have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The position will be located at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in Tifton, Georgia.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Horticulture or related field.

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates should demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority as appropriate for the position.

Assessment of rank on hire for appointees will be consistent with the requirements for ranks beginning on page 21 of the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure (https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_4_2017_online.pdf) and the tenure processes of the appointing department UGA P&T Criteria by Unit (https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Horticulture2015.pdf).

To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Any request for tenure upon appointment be approved before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or CertificationPreferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and/or extension programming excellence. Preference will also be given to candidates with a background in cultivar development.

Physical DemandsDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a responsibility of this position?YesDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoCredit 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

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

Optional Documents