Academic Professional Associate, Lab Coordinator

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.

The Division of Biological Sciences and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1) Cover letter indicating suitability for the position

2) Resume/CV

3) 1- to 2-page Teaching Statement that addresses how the applicant incorporates the National Academy/ AAAS "Vision and Change" core concepts and competencies in their teaching to students with highly varied backgrounds and a wide range of prior experience as reflected by the UGA student body

4) List of References with Contact Information who are prepared to submit letters of recommendation. Please provide three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 and continue until filled. All applications received by January 2, 2025 will receive full consideration, but the position is open until filled. Questions may be addressed to the search committee Chair, Dr. Holly Gallagher ( hmgalla@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.