Assistant​/Associate Prof

Position Overview

Assistant/Associate Prof

The Department of Environmental Health Science and Institute of Gerontology in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia seek a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with an emphasis on One Health and environmental risk factors for neurodegenerative disease. This is an academic year (9 month) appointment with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment between the Department of Environmental Health Science (51%), which will also serve as the tenure home, and the Institute of Gerontology (49%), with an opportunity to work in the Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center. The candidate will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to establish and maintain an externally funded research program.

Depending on qualifications, candidates may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across the Department of Environmental Health Science and the Institute of Gerontology, with potential to engage with the CARE Center.

• A doctoral degree in environmental health, gerontology, computational neuroscience, neurobiology, or a related discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, public health, toxicology, etc.).
• Minimum two years of work experience after graduation with PhD (e.g., postdoctoral training or teaching) and relevant research publications.
• Strong evidence of teaching and ability to work with students; commitment to community engagement; potential for external funding (particularly for the Associate Professor track).

• Appointments to the Associate Professor position require strong evidence of acquiring and administering external funding; strong ability to communicate research; and excellence in teaching and service.
• Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
• Integrated research bridging human-, animal-, and environmental systems via computational and/or integrative –omics technologies is encouraged.

Location:

Athens Area. Benefits eligibility:
Benefits Eligible. Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP.

Employment Type:

Employee. Tenure Status:
Tenure Track or Tenured. Posting Type:
External.

Start Date:

08/01/2026.

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of research experience and future goals (2 page maximum)
• Teaching experience and vision (1 page)
• Names and contact information of three references (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number)

Questions: contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Lisa Renzi-Hammond (
lrenzi
).

Posting Number: F2568P

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:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Additional policy references and expressions of academic freedom are available as described by USG Board Policy and 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• List of References with Contact Information
• Optional Documents

Background checks and pre-employment screenings may be required as part of the hiring process.