Assistant Professor – Regenerative Bioscience Swine Research and Teaching

Posting Number F1690P

Working Title Assistant Professor – Regenerative Bioscience Swine Research and Teaching

Department CAES-Animal & Dairy Science

About the University of Georgia 

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.

About the College/Unit/Department 

College/Unit/Department website 

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization 

Advertised Salary 

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) 

Job Posting Date 07/19/2023

Job Closing Date 

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Statement 

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Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA 

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications 

Candidates should hold a PhD in Animal Science, Neuroscience, or related field with emphasis in biomedical swine research related to neurological disease or injury, neurodevelopment, neuroimaging, cognition and behavior, and other closely related biomedical areas of interest.

Position Summary 

Assistant Professor – Regenerative Bioscience Swine Research and Teaching. This is a nine-month, tenure track appointment (70% Research, 30% Teaching) position in the Department of ADS (ads.caes.uga.edu) in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the UGA with the ability to generate an additional 3 months of summer salary from extramural grant funds.

The individual is expected to develop and provide leadership for a relevant nationally/ internationally recognized biomedical swine research and teaching program, with an emphasis on neurological disease or injury, neurodevelopment, neuroimaging, cognition and behavior, and other closely related biomedical areas of emphasis. The specific research program will be determined based on the successful candidate’s area(s) of expertise, but emphasis will be placed on the ability to develop an externally funded, research program and an ability to interact with faculty in the department. This faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate regenerative bioscience courses within the department.

Additional RequirementsAppointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty- affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_2_2020.pdf Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure with ADS found here: https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/ptucriteria/animal-and-dairy-science-ptu-2019.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or CertificationThe candidate should have a track record of success in the biomedical swine space proven by publications, abstracts, and/or proceedings.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesCandidates should have a broad understanding of the current neural injury and disease field, interest in collaborative research in the areas of microbiome, physiology, small molecule and biologic therapeutic development, cell and gene therapies, and imaging is preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated skills and accomplishments in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and science communication and must be supportive of the land-grant mission.

The successful candidate will have to demonstrate that they can establish a robust research program and develop a vibrant teaching program. The ability to publish in high caliber scientific journals and to secure extramural funding to support creative work in line with their programmatic areas is expected.

The successful candidate is likely to have demonstrated scholarly community engagement through a track record of organization leadership positions and society/organization presentations.

Knowledge of statistical software and methodology and appropriate experimental design are also expected.

Physical Demands 

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy 

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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