Assistant/Associate Professor of Horticulture Viticulturist, University of Georgia
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Horticulture (www.hort.uga.edu), The University of Georgia, is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Horticulture with responsibilities in commercial viticulture addressing both wine grape and muscadine grape production. The position is a twelve-month, tenure track position with a 75% Extension and 25% Research appointment. The Georgia grape industry is diverse, distributed across various parts of the state, has a farm gate value of over $12 million, and is poised for growth. The incumbent will be expected to establish an extension and research program that will address high priority issues in established as well as emerging grape industries of Georgia; provide training, resource materials and technical assistance to county extension agents; procure extramural funding; publish research findings; and regularly participate in other scholarly and departmental activities including participation in and support of graduate education. The candidate will be expected to interact effectively with growers, industry leaders, government agencies, grower organizations, as well as other disciplines, and develop regional cooperation when feasible. The position can be located at either the University of Georgia Athens or Griffin Campus.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For Assistant Professor: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Horticulture or closely related field. The incumbent must collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists, county faculty, and industry clientele as well as have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For Associate Professor: Qualifications commensurate with rank for appointment as associate professor plus those listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and/or extension programming excellence. Preference will also be given to candidates with viticulture experience.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should submit the following documentation in electronic format at facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/1000: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vita, (3) unofficial transcripts (4) a list of references with contact information including email address, (5) a 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments and future goals, and (6) a 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future goals.
Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to:
Dr. Anish Malladi; Email: malladi@uga.edu; Phone: 706.542.0783
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 1 October 2016. The position will be available effective 1 January 2017. The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants regardless of gender or ethnic background. The University requests your voluntary completion of our demographic inquiry found at: http://eoo.uga.edu/forms/eoo-voluntary-disclosure-form, which is used for monitoring our efforts. This information will only be used for Equal Employment Opportunity reporting purposes and your personal information will not be shared with the search committee.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Board of Regents has enacted a "background check" policy for new hires in the system as a condition of employment. This policy can be found at: www.policies.uga.edu/FA/nodes/view/1124/Background-investigations. Upon offer of employment, you must complete the "Consent for a Background Investigation" form.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For Assistant Professor: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Horticulture or closely related field. The incumbent must collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists, county faculty, and industry clientele as well as have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For Associate Professor: Qualifications commensurate with rank for appointment as associate professor plus those listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and/or extension programming excellence. Preference will also be given to candidates with viticulture experience.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should submit the following documentation in electronic format at facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/1000: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vita, (3) unofficial transcripts (4) a list of references with contact information including email address, (5) a 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments and future goals, and (6) a 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future goals.
Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to:
Dr. Anish Malladi; Email: malladi@uga.edu; Phone: 706.542.0783
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 1 October 2016. The position will be available effective 1 January 2017. The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants regardless of gender or ethnic background. The University requests your voluntary completion of our demographic inquiry found at: http://eoo.uga.edu/forms/eoo-voluntary-disclosure-form, which is used for monitoring our efforts. This information will only be used for Equal Employment Opportunity reporting purposes and your personal information will not be shared with the search committee.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Board of Regents has enacted a "background check" policy for new hires in the system as a condition of employment. This policy can be found at: www.policies.uga.edu/FA/nodes/view/1124/Background-investigations. Upon offer of employment, you must complete the "Consent for a Background Investigation" form.