Clinical Assistant Professor

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.

• Posting Number: F2529P
• Working Title:
  
  Clinical Assistant Professor
• Department:
  Franklin College of Computing
• Posting Type:
  External
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 10/31/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

The School of Computing (SoC) is a growing and congenial school of 46 faculty within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. The SoC has nearly 1,800 undergraduate students, and 220 graduate students, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, B.S. and M.S. degrees in Data Science, and an M.S. degree in Cybersecurity and Privacy.

The SoC also contributes to programs in Cognitive Science, Computer Systems Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Artificial Intelligence. Faculty cover a broad range of interests, including algorithms, AI, bioinformatics, human–computer interaction, computer security and privacy, computational science, and computer systems.

The School of Computing at the University of Georgia invites applications for one clinical assistant professor position starting August 2026. This is a full‑time 9‑month non‑tenure‑track position. The position will involve teaching with other parts being a combination of corporate outreach, program coordination, and/or research (with emphasis on applied and/or pedagogy related scholarship).

• Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in the field that enables them to support student career preparation through connections with corporate partners/internships and/or career‑development curricula.
• A candidate with a lesser degree but a significantly longer record of professional work and accomplishments may be considered.
• Candidates without a terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments in their respective field and must be approved for a terminal‑degree exception before hire.

• Show a commitment to excellence in teaching.

• Cover letter addressing interest, qualifications, and how professional and teaching experience can contribute to student career preparation.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• An optional statement of research interests and plans.
• Provide names and emails for three references as part of the application.
• All applications received by 1st February 2026 will receive full consideration.
• Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the search process.
• For questions, contact School Director, Dr. Gagan Agrawal, gagrawal.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR, hrweb.