Associate/Full Professor - CAED Program Coordinator

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.

The Department offers undergraduate majors in Agribusiness, Environmental Economics and Management, Agricultural and Applied Economics, and Hospitality and Food Industry Management. Outstanding graduate programs leading to a Masters of Agribusiness ( MAB), M.S., or Ph.D. degree are supported by a large graduate faculty with diverse research programs and broad disciplinary expertise. Graduate studies and research programs are characterized by strong interdepartmental and interdisciplinary ties. The Department hosts a large Extension program focused on applied research and outreach activities to address the needs of farmers, Agribusiness, and the public in Georgia and worldwide. This position is highly engaged with the various commodity groups and other stakeholders of departmental programs.

Application Materials requested: (1) a letter of application including a description of academic qualifications and experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) supplementary evidence of extension, teaching, and research experience (Other Document #1); and (4) names and contact information of three professional references. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs: Amanda Smith (a.smith@uga.edu) and/or Cesar L. Escalant (cescalan@uga.edu.)

The review of applications will begin on July 31, 2022, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

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