University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, Department of Economics, is seeking applications for one or more full-time, non-tenure-track, faculty positions in economics, at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer rank beginning in the Fall 2022 semester, with an expected starting date of August 1, 2022. The teaching load is eight courses per academic year. An interest in teaching environmental economics is highly desired.

To apply, submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and experience, and summary of teaching evaluations (including course ratings and written comments) as pdf documents to https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/247744. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to econasst@uga.edu. Applications received by April 10, 2022 will receive full consideration, but we will continue to review applications until the position is filled. The position is renewable based on performance, and promotion is possible after six years of service. Exceptional candidates with six years of experience at the Lecturer level (or equivalent) may be considered at the rank of Senior Lecturer. Please see the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Lecturers (https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/LecturerAppointmentPromotionGuidelines_FINAL2021.pdf) for information about appointment requirements for each rank.

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

CONTACT: Christopher Cornwell, Department Head (econdh@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). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.