Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/05/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of extension, teaching, and applied research interests (totaling less than three pages), unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, copies of up to 3 recent publications, and contact information for 3 references by December 6, 2025.

Individuals selected as finalists will be asked to submit official college transcripts to ofatranscripts@uga.edu. Letters of reference will be solicited by the search chair for finalists prior to interviews. Finalists will be required to provide a signed consent form authorizing the University to conduct a background check (www.hr.uga.edu). The background investigation will be conducted on a post-offer/pre-employment basis. The start date is August 1, 2026, but is negotiable. All applicants MUST apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. For additional information, please contact Dr. Marty Hamel, Chair, Aquaculture and Animal Health Specialist Search Committee (hamel@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track) Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. before August 2026 with an emphasis on aquatic animal health, commercial aquaculture production, sustainable aquaculture systems, or a closely related discipline.
Position Summary
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in applied aquaculture and/or fish health at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with outreach, instruction, research, and university and professional service expectations as part of a 9-month appointment. Successful candidates will be expected to establish interdisciplinary collaborations in outreach, teaching, and research with faculty in the Warnell School and across campus.

Outreach responsibilities (30%) should be satisfied by developing educational activities and programs (a series of related activities building to develop competencies) which address the needs of stakeholders (e.g., state and federal agencies, aquatic industry professionals, county extension personnel) in Georgia and beyond. Excellence in Outreach programming should involve using creative and innovative delivery strategies (face-to-face, online, video-based, Podcasts, etc.) for reaching groups, along with individual, one-on-one consultations for technical assistance.

Applied research responsibilities (30%) include development of an externally funded, nationally/internationally recognized program in the areas of Aquaculture and Aquatic Animal Health. Consultation and technical assistance will be defined as providing specialized knowledge to stakeholders within the scope of the Warnell School mission. The successful candidate will interact with and advise private landowners, industry professionals, state and federal agencies, and Extension professionals. To fulfill the teaching appointment (35%), the successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students and teach two courses per academic year; one course in Aquaculture and one course in an area of the candidate's expertise (e.g., aquatic/fish disease). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Warnell School's online Master of Natural Resources degree (launching in 2026). The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in professional service (5%), such as serving on School/University committees and actively participating in professional/scientific societies.
Additional Requirements
Appointment to Associate Professor requires a record consistent with promotion to Associate Professor at the Warnell School such as strong evidence of emerging stature as a regional/national authority, acquiring and administering external funding, ability to produce and communicate research, and excellence in teaching and working with students. Service at the Associate Professor level for 1-2 years is preferred for this rank.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Required - Candidates must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and/or technical publications, and the ability to attract extramural funding. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for outreach productivity and should have interest in: extension education; conducting and reporting applied research; and non-traditional or online instruction. The person must also demonstrate potential and willingness to work closely with public and private partners, Extension professionals, and other constituent groups, and be able to successfully mentor students.

Preferred - Candidates who have the potential to use modern, innovative extension/outreach tools. Candidates who can integrate science and stakeholder values into their research program. Candidates whose applied research affects industrial aquaculture at large spatial scales. Individuals with expertise in the following academic areas relative to applied aquaculture are encouraged to apply: aquatic animal health, commercial aquaculture production, sustainable aquaculture systems, or a closely related discipline are encouraged to apply.
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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. List of References with Contact Information
6. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
7. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
8. Public Svc/Extension Philosophy

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