Posting Number:

F2173P

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off

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:

UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides Masters of Historic Preservation, Masters of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Environmental Ethics, Cultural Landscapes, and Historic Preservation. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. Learn more about the College of Environment and Design at www.ced.uga.edu.

Athens is a progressive city noted for its beautiful surroundings, great neighborhoods, rich history, and diverse intellectual, recreational, and cultural opportunities. It is consistently named one of the best college towns in the United States and is known for its music scene and college athletics (www.visitathensga.com).

College/Unit/Department website:

www.ced.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:

08/01/2025

Job Posting Date:

10/22/2024

Open until filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide the following:

• A letter of interest noting your job qualifications and teaching interests;
• Curriculum vita;
• A portfolio illustrating built or designed works; research productivity; professional practice experience; student work; or other creative work;
• The names of four references with title, email address, and phone number.
• Applicants with prior teaching experience should submit samples of course syllabi, student work, and course evaluations. These may be integrated into the portfolio, if preferred.

Evaluation of candidates will be December 1, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact Professor Katherine Melcher, search committee chair, at kmelcher@uga.edu.

Location of Vacancy:

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

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Classification Title:

Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank:

Assistant Professor

Contract Type:

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

A professionally accredited MLA degree (or foreign equivalent) or an accredited BLA degree with a terminal degree in an allied design discipline.

Position Summary:

The College of Environment and Design (CED) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching design studios, technical courses, and electives in our highly rated BLA and MLA programs, as well as developing a research program that enhances our commitment to stronger communities, healthier lifestyles, and a more secure future.

We seek individuals with a deep passion for teaching and mentoring students who are great collaborators and are excited to engage in interdisciplinary scholarship. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who can contribute to the CED’s urban planning and design program and certificates under development in Construction Management and Land Development. This tenure-track position starts on August 1, 2025, and is an academic year appointment (9 months).

Additional Requirements:

Evidence of strong landscape architecture design skills and knowledge.
Please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Assistant Professors here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/academic-rank/

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

• Teaching experience (at least one year) at the university level. We are particularly interested in candidates who can effectively teach design studios with projects ranging from site design to regional planning, urban design, site engineering, or construction materials and methods.
• Landscape architecture licensure.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in design excellence and innovation, health and well-being, and/or design at neighborhood, city, and regional scales.
• Demonstration of quality research or the ability to develop a strong research trajectory, including design excellence and awards.
• Demonstration of teaching, research, professional practice, and/or design expertise that is highly recognized by peers.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

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?:

No

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):

Yes

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.