Department Head and Professor - Plant Pathology
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- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens Area
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Science & Technology, Agricultural Science & Extension, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
F2236P
Working Title:Department Head and Professor - Plant Pathology
Department:CAES-Plant Pathology
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:The mission of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is to seek, verify, and apply knowledge related to agriculture and the environment, and to disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs. CAES is among the best and most established colleges of agriculture in the U.S. 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, the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has gathered world-renowned scientists and exceptional students. See https://www.caes.uga.edu/ for additional information.
With nearly 30 faculty and over 60 graduate students across our three campuses, we are one of the largest departments of plant pathology in the U.S. The department is recognized internationally for its comprehensive and integrative research and outreach portfolio, spanning basic, translational, and applied programs. Our scientists ensure the economic viability of agriculture, the largest sector of Georgia’s economy, and contribute to national and global food security by reducing crop losses. Equally important, our research increases the understanding of basic biology through discoveries in pathogen biology, resistance genetics, and host-pathogen interactions.
https://plantpath.caes.uga.edu/
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS or ORP
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary:Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Start Date:04/01/2025
Job Posting Date:12/04/2024
Open until filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Wayne Parrott, Chair of the Search Committee (wparrott@uga.edu). Materials to be uploaded include i) a formal letter stating the applicant’s qualifications for the position and a statement of leadership philosophy with specific examples of how it has been demonstrated; ii) curriculum vitae; and iii) names and contact information of four professional references (referees will not be contacted without further communication with the applicant). Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
Applications received by January 15, 2025, are assured full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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.
Department Chair/Head AC
Faculty Rank:Professor
Contract Type:Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:Tenured
Minimum Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or a related discipline.
Position Summary:The Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is accepting nominations and applications for the position of Department Head. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and will be stationed at the Athens campus. Faculty rank will be at the full professor level on a 9-month academic-year appointment with a guarantee of 2 months of additional summer salary.
The Department Head provides leadership, advocacy, and vision for the department’s internationally recognized programs in teaching, research, Extension, and outreach at the Athens, Tifton, and Griffin campuses. Major responsibilities include:
- Building upon the strong existing foundation, provide vision and leadership that continues the rise, prominence and reputation of the UGA/CAES Plant Pathology department. Ensure that strength and opportunity exist across all three mission areas of teaching, research and extension, as well across all three UGA/CAES campus locations of Athens, Griffin and Tifton.
- Support and enhance the department’s interdisciplinary and integrative research and Extension programs in fundamental and applied plant pathology. Provide coaching and mentoring for faculty and support their grantsmanship and professional development. This position is also responsible for annual faculty performance evaluations.
- Lead and oversee the department’s teaching and academic programs. Encourage a culture that supports excellence in student mentoring and success. Assign faculty teaching responsibilities and oversee the development and evaluation of academic programs and curricula.
- Administer and manage the allocation of departmental resources (fiscal, human, facilities, and capital) at the Athens campus; and, likewise, in collaboration with the CAES Assistant Deans and the departmental Research, Extension, and Instruction Coordinators – at the Tifton and Griffin campuses. Play a proactive role in increasing extramural support for these programs; assist and mentor faculty in obtaining gifts, grants, and contracts.
- Administer, coordinate, and develop a culture that supports student mentoring and success in next-generation science, inclusive of our world-recognized faculty and staff. Foster positive working relationships among faculty, staff, and students within and outside the department.
- Participate in the development of policy and strategic planning in the college. Maintain relationships with the other disciplines at the university, agricultural organizations, state, and federal agencies, and with leaders of the agricultural industry.
- As a tenured Plant Pathology faculty member, actively contribute to the research, Extension, and/or teaching mission of the department.
Additional Requirements: Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and/or Extension are required. Current or previous rank of associate professor or professor with tenure.
Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as a full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. To be considered for the rank of professor, candidates must have at least five full years in rank at the associate professor level. Specific criteria for professor level in the Department of Plant Pathology are summarized at https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/promotion-tenure-evaluation/ptu-criteria-plant-pathology.pdf
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current or previous rank of professor with tenure. At least two years of higher education administrative experience is desirable.
Is this a Position of Trust?:Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:Yes
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):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.
Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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