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Associate Dean for Research - CAES

CAES-Assoc Dean for Research

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 1,800 full-time instructional 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.

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Research works with instruction and extension to support Georgia’s $75 billion food and fiber industry, the largest sector of the state’s economy. CAES scientists solve agricultural and environmental problems across the state, the nation and the world.

Our diverse research portfolio is based on a well-integrated blend of fundamental and translational research. We are known nationally and internationally as leaders in poultry science, plant breeding, genetics and genomics, food safety and entomology. We are home to internationally recognized Centers of Excellence in plant breeding and genomics; food quality, food safety, and product development; and animal genetics, reproductive technology, and nutrition.

Our statewide network of Experiment Stations and Research and Education Centers cover more than 11,000 acres and provide unprecedented opportunities for problem-solving research and technology transfer to agricultural producers and businesses.

UGA in general is a leader in technology commercialization based on university research. For the past 5 years, UGA has ranked among the top 5 of all U.S. universities for the total number of licenses and options executed. Typically about 75% of the university’s licensing revenue is generated by the CAES, primarily from royalties associated with patented plant cultivars.

https://www.caes.uga.edu/

Internal (PEP)

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with qualifications

07/01/2023

03/16/2023

Yes

Please direct inquiries about the position to the search chair, Dr. Laura Perry Johnson, Associate Dean for Cooperative Extension, at lpj4h@uga.edu .

Candidates should submit their materials by April 25, 2023 to ensure full consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately.For an application to be considered, the applicant should submit the following documents in their application: i) cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position; ii) curriculum vitae; iii) vision statement for the research mission of the CAES (not to exceed 3 pages); and iv) names and contact information of four professional references. Selected applicant may be required to submit consent for a new background investigation.

Athens Area

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Assoc/Asst Dean AC

Professor

Negotiable

Tenured

An earned doctorate and qualifications for the rank of full professor in one of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences academic departments.

Only current tenured Professors or those who will hold the rank of full Professor effective in July 2023 (FY24) or August 2023 (AY23-24) in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia, are eligible to apply for this position.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean for Research. This position is located on the Athens campus but will have state-wide responsibilities for all research programs. The College receives significant federal, state and private support for research and has one of the strongest research programs of any College of Agriculture in the United States. In the most recent National Taiwan University rankings, the College was ranked 8th among USA programs in Plant and Animal Science.

The Associate Dean for Research of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will work closely with the Dean and Director and will be delegated the authority for supervision and fiscal management of research programs within the College as well as allied programs in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. This authority includes administration of all research personnel, budget planning, allocation of funds, acquisition of external research funds, program development, participating in USDA/NIFA research planning and evaluating activities, and maintaining liaison with USDA/ARS, and promoting the visibility of research in the agricultural, food, and environmental sciences to the citizens of Georgia. In addition, the Associate Dean is expected to work with members of the agricultural industry and University community in identifying the most crucial challenges in agricultural research and developing plans to address these problems. The Associate Dean is administratively responsible to the Dean and Director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia and will work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean for Cooperative Extension, the Assistant Dean of the Tifton Campus, the Director of the Griffin Campus, the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, and Academic Department Heads to ensure a coordination of efforts within the College.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Only current tenured Professors or those who will hold the rank of full Professor effective in July 2023 (FY24) or August 2023 (AY23-24) in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia, are eligible to apply for this position.

Background that demonstrates ability in research, administration, public relations, policy formulation and personnel management is desirable. The applicant should be capable of giving aggressive state-wide and national leadership in pursuit of quality agricultural research programs and cooperating and working closely with the Associate Deans.

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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.