Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor - Crop Design

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Crop Design

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Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Scott Jackson, Chair of the Search Committee (sjackson). Materials to be uploaded include i) curriculum vitae; ii) research statement covering past research and future plans; iii) teaching philosophy; iv) names and contact information of five 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 October 1, 2026, are assured full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, founded in 1859, is a leader in agricultural research. Its world-class programs have generated breakthrough discoveries in precision agriculture, sustainability, genomics, and climate resilience. Faculty and students drive impactful research that strengthens Georgia's $80+ billion agribusiness economy while addressing global challenges in food security and environmental stewardship. The University of Georgia has several institutes and centers to foster interdisciplinary research, including the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which drives cutting-edge AI applications;

the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC), a global leader in glycobiology and carbohydrate science; the Plant Center, advancing plant biology across campus; the Center for Food Safety, pioneering innovations in food microbiology and safety; the Institute for Plant Breeding and Genetics; and the Institute for Integrated Precision Agriculture. These centers foster interdisciplinary research and provide access to state-of-the-art facilities that accelerate discovery from molecular mechanisms to field-scale solutions.

Posting Type
- External

Retirement Plan - TRS or ORP

Employment Type

- Employee

Benefits Eligibility
- Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Anticipated Start Date - 01/01/2027

Job Posting Date - 07/28/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled
- Yes

Location of Vacancy
- Athens Area

EEO Statement
- 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, or 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).

USG Core Values Statement
- The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title
- Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank
- Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type
- Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status
- Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications - A PhD/Doctorate degree.

Position Summary
- The University of Georgia invites applications for three open rank tenure-track faculty positions in Crop Design. This is part of a strategic cluster hire aimed at building world-leading capacity in rational crop redesign…