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External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 08/08/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on 15 October 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Miaoying Tian, Chair of the Search Committee ([email protected]). Materials to be uploaded include i) cover letter addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, ii) curriculum vitae, iii) graduate-level academic transcripts, iv) statement of research interests, v) statement of teaching experience and interests, and vi) names and contact information of four professional references. Selected applicants will be required to submit a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track or Tenured Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in plant pathology, mycology, one of the plant or microbial sciences, or a related discipline.
Position Summary
The Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is recruiting for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Fungal Biology/Mycology with 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service appointment. This is an academic-year (9-month), tenure- track appointment located at the Athens Campus. The successful candidate will develop a dynamic, innovative, internationally recognized, and extramurally funded research program in basic fungal biology. Areas of interest include computational biology and comparative, population, or functional genomics, with the goal of understanding ecological or evolutionary patterns and processes of plant-pathogenic fungi. Research using novel and contemporary approaches into the molecular, ecological, or evolutionary aspects of pathogenic fungal-plant host interactions is also of interest. The position offers rich opportunities for collaborations with colleagues in the Department of Plant Pathology, the Fungal Biology Group, the Plant Center, and the Institute of Bioinformatics. There is an expectation of excellence in grantsmanship, timely communication of research findings via peer-reviewed journal articles, active participation in the mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists and contributing to a dynamic environment within the university. Initial instructional responsibilities will include teaching Mycology, a split-level graduate and undergraduate student course, and Fungi, Friends and Foes, a large lecture-format course on the impact of fungi on human civilization.
Additional Requirements
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in plant pathology, mycology, one of the plant or microbial sciences, or a related discipline. Applicants should have documented research background appropriate for the appointment rank, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in fungal biology/mycology. Demonstrated success teaching in a classroom setting for one or more semesters.

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least 5 full years in rank at the Assistant Professor level. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably regional and/or national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. The criteria for promotion and tenure in the Department of Plant Pathology are summarized at

https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-plant-pathology.pdf
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes 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
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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. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

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