Posting Number:

F2227P

Working Title:

Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) Deputy Director

Department:

ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

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:

ABOUT THE GEORGIA NETWORK FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITYThe Georgia Network for Electric Mobility was established in 2023 and currently consists of 25 members from industry, academia, government, communities and other stakeholders. The founding partners consist of Georgia Power, Kia Georgia, Cox Automotive and the Georgia Department of Transportation.


ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGThe College of Engineering has significant expertise in basic and translational research that supports programs in electric mobility. Faculty with expertise in electric power technologies, cyber-physical systems, advanced materials, battery technology, charging infrastructure, energy storage and grid technology, vehicle electrification, vehicle to grid technologies, lightweight materials, autonomous electrical vehicles, environmental sustainability, cybersecurity, human-machine interactions, solar cell technology and electrochemistry, are found in all four schools within the College. Expertise within the College is supported by an extensive network across campus in business, policy, law, and outreach that supports programs in electric mobility.

The selected candidate will join a rapidly-growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary research and scholarship with excellent instruction and service. The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,000 engineering majors and has 104 full-time engineering faculty across 15 degrees. The college also jointly administers the School of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1800 computer science majors and 45 full-time faculty. The College of Engineering is comprised for four interdisciplinary schools: the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering; and School of Computing.

Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship and new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering faculty have space in two major capital projects on campus to create interdisciplinary research facilities. Our main instructional facility, Driftmier Engineering Center, has also undergone a complete renovation to create flexible classrooms that enable a range of teaching modalities and the incorporation of interdisciplinary instructional labs. The common instructional facilities also foster collaboration by allowing faculty, staff, and students to interact and work in a single facility.

College/Unit/Department website:

emobility.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:

03/01/2025

Job Posting Date:

11/21/2024

Open until filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A detailed curriculum vita.
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Bjorn Birgisson in the College of Engineering.Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

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:

Academic Professional AC

Faculty Rank:

Academic Professional Associate

Contract Type:

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates must have a terminal degree in a related discipline such as policy, public administration, engineering, or another related field.

Position Summary:

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia seeks an experienced professional for the role of Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) Deputy Director. The mission of GNEM is to convene stakeholders in electric mobility across the state to improve the lives of all citizens through research, education and community partnership.

The College invites applications for a 12-month, not-tenure-track position at the Academic Professional rank to support activities in electric mobility technologies and community engagement throughout the state of Georgia. This position has a tentative start date of March 1, 2025.

Candidates considered for the Academic Professional rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion guidelines at the University of Georgia.

The GNEM Deputy Director will be responsible for:

• The promotion of GNEM through interfacing with external entities at the director, CEOs and key leadership levels to foster and develop relationships.
• Planning and organizing GNEM events and coordinating meetings with GNEM staff, stakeholders, and researchers.
• Project and fiscal management through facilitating the GNEM budget each year and ensuring that funds are spent according to the founding members’ wishes and gift stipulations.
• Overseeing and leading GNEM communications and marketing to promote the goals and initiatives of GNEM across the state of Georgia.

This position will have a high level of independence, authority, and responsibility as a leader in GNEM. The incumbent will have a focus on building relationships with stakeholders, spreading awareness of GNEM initiatives, fostering awareness of e-mobility throughout the state of Georgia, and coordinating state-level engagement with the project and GNEM’s goals. The employee will work closely with and report directly to the Executive Director of GNEM, a position currently held by Dr. Bjorn Birgisson.

The hiring is part of a campus-wide E-Mobility Initiative that builds on the economic development opportunities that exist within the State of Georgia and the Southeast US. The state has an extensive multi-modal transportation network that includes the busiest airport in the world – Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson International Airport – an expanding port in Savannah, and a robust interstate highway system that is a hub of the region. Recent economic development successes have grown the number of corporations that advance electric mobility such as, SK Battery America, Hyundai Motor Group, Rivian Automotive, Ascend Elements, and Archer Aerospace.

Further, the Georgia Department of Economic Development has created the Georgia Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance to support growing the electric mobility ecosystem in the state and strengthening Georgia’s position in electrification-related manufacturing and innovation. The University of Georgia is well-positioned to take advantage of these successes due to the comprehensive nature of the university and its extensive network into communities across the State.

Additional Requirements:

For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion.

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

• A demonstrated deep knowledge of the state of electric mobility in the United States, and at least 8 years of experience in strategy development, including e-mobility strategy.
• A record of building and successfully working with think-tanks and leading thought exercises in the e-mobility domain.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Ability to develop and enact a strategic plan
• Cooperative teamwork skills with the goal of building consensus amongst stakeholders.

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.

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