Clinical Assistant Professor - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
F1742P

Working Title
Clinical Assistant Professor

Department
COE-Kinesiology

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 (). 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
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

The Department of Kinesiology has 29 full-time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of athletic training, exercise and sport science, health and physical education, and sport management and policy. Department faculty members have established community-based programs in the areas of adapted physical education, cerebral palsy, and stroke rehabilitation. The Department has exceptional facilities in the Ramsey Center located on the main campus in Athens, Georgia. Additional information about the Department can be found at

Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area ( and ).

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2024

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date
09/15/2023

Job Closing Date

Open until filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit all of the following:

• Letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities and required qualifications of the position as described above
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (2-page maximum)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation along with contact information of the individuals providing professional reference at the time of application. (combined and uploaded as one pdf)

Transcripts will be required only from finalists. Applications received by October 22, 2023 are assured of full consideration.

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

EEO Statement
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 ).