Associate Director of Research

Job Details

• Posting Number: F2587P
• Working Title: Associate Director of Research
• Department: PSO-Sea Grant Program
• Location: Athens Area
• Posting Type: External
• Employment Type: Employee
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Under utilization: None
• Advertised Salary: Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  05/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 12/02/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications received by February 14, 2026 are assured full consideration
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Public Service Professional AC
• Faculty Rank: Public Service Associate
• Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

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. The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 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 our newly established School of Medicine.

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides integrated research, education and extension programs that foster the responsible use of Georgia’s coastal resources by individuals, decision‑makers and management agencies.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s mission is to improve the environmental, social and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education and extension. Every four years, our program develops a long‑range strategic plan that describes our goals and priorities for the coming years. To create this plan, we utilize a multi‑step process that incorporates fresh input from a broad constituency.

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• Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
• Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
• Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Resilient Communities and Economies

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• Master’s degree in a discipline related to marine science, ecology, environmental science, natural resources management, or a closely related field is required.

The associate director of research, a non‑tenure track public service faculty position, advances the…