Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/16/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025. Application materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and vision (2 page maximum), research experience and interests (1 page maximum), and the names and contact information of three references (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number).
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Clinical Assistant Professor Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in environmental health or a related discipline (e.g., environmental science, public health, toxicology, etc.).
Position Summary
The Department of Environmental Health Science seeks applicants with a strong academic record in teaching, research, and service in the field of environmental health with a focus on instruction. This full-time position offers a dynamic blend of teaching innovation, student mentorship, and advising duties. The successful candidate will have the opportunity leverage their scientific expertise and teaching excellence to develop and deliver courses that educate and empower students to address the most pressing environmental health challenges facing our world today and tomorrow.

The position is a calendar year (12 month) appointment, focused on instruction, and is not on the tenure track. The successful candidate will be required to teach 24 credit-hours of instruction per year (80% effort), including online courses. There is a 10% time-commitment for advising online Master's of Public Health students, 5% for research, and 5% service. Additional research effort can be accommodated through successful extramural funding and instructional buyout. Serving as the Undergraduate coordinator (BSEH) is also available for a 10% reduction in instruction. Significant protected instructional time is available for the development of new courses. The position is available immediately with a start date no later than July 1st, 2026.
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Preferred qualifications include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring college students, working on grant-funded projects, ability to produce and communicate research, and working after graduation with a PhD (e.g., postdoctoral training or teaching).
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? No 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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents