Department Head, Professor
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Posting Number F2308P Working Title Department Head, Professor Department Franklin-Chemistry 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 (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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
UGA is a research-intensive land-grant university, ranked 18th among public universities, and reported over $600 million dollars in research expenditures in the last fiscal year. Research in the Department of Chemistry spans a broad range of established and emerging subdisciplines in the chemical sciences, such as Physical, Organic, Analytical, Inorganic, Chemical Biology, Materials Chemistry, and Chemical Education. The Department of Chemistry is home to 28 full-time tenure track faculty, 12 full-time Lecturers, 7 Academic Professionals, 163 graduate students, and 180 undergraduate students as well as lab and office staff. There are outstanding opportunities for collaborations with faculty across the Franklin College’s physical and life sciences departments, as well as with faculty in the Colleges of Engineering, VetMed, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Medicine, among others. The department maintains core facilities in NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Electron Microscopy, and X-Ray Crystallography. UGA is located in the vibrant city of Athens in the northern Piedmont region of Georgia. Athens is 65 miles east of Atlanta, less than two hours from the Chattahoochee National Forest and southern Appalachian Mountains, and within easy driving distance of the Atlantic coast. Athens is home to a thriving arts and music community and prides itself on its cultural diversity (http://www.visitathensga.com).
College/Unit/Department website https://www.chem.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 02/18/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae and 3) a 2-3p vision statement for the Department of Chemistry that is supported by the candidate’s prior leadership experience in areas of teaching, mentorship, research, and service. Candidates should also submit names and contact information for three references, who may be asked to provide letters or statements of recommendation. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee at this email address: Terri.Tillman@uga.edu . All applications received by March 24, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should likewise be available for travel to UGA for on-campus interviews on Mondays and Tuesdays between April 14th and May 13th.
An Ideal Candidate Should Have a Strategic Vision For The Department Of Chemistry That Promotes Growth And Innovation That Aligns With The Franklin College Of Arts And Sciences’ Commitment To Multidisciplinary Research, Collaboration, And Academic Innovation, While Preparing For Current And Anticipated Challenges. Some Aspects Of The Statement May Include Plans That Address How To
• Foster connectedness within a large department containing significant numbers of both tenure track and non-tenure track faculty.
• Promote development and delivery of the general and organic chemistry courses to programs across campus.
• Progress the undergraduate chemistry curriculum to expand career readiness and internship opportunities.
• Promote both undergraduate and graduate education and student well-being.
• Nurture a broad portfolio of research across all disciplines in chemistry.
• Encourage and support impactful research, including modern multidisciplinary approaches.
• Support the professional development of junior faculty.
• Leverage alumni networks for student/faculty support and general departmental resource generation.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Classification Title Department Chair/Head AC FLSA Faculty Rank Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, or a related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a Head of the Department, beginning August 1, 2025. We are broadly interested in scientists who address either fundamental or applied questions in any subdiscipline of chemistry and who are eager to lead our department.
The Head of Department will be an accomplished scientist, with internationally recognized expertise in chemistry. The Head of Chemistry is expected to vigorously contribute to the tripartite teaching, research, and service missions of the University, and be committed to promoting ‘excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse and well-prepared student body’ and to fostering ‘the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry (see link ).’ The Head of Chemistry will report to the Dean of the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences and will oversee academic, personnel, administrative, and budgetary matters in the department.
Additional Requirements
The applicant must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, or a related field, and hold the rank of Full Professor at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for the Full Professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/ .
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Competitive applicants will demonstrate strong leadership and management capabilities, a well-developed vision for the Department of Chemistry, a commitment to leveraging a significant network of alumni for resource generation, an active research program with a strong history of extramural funding, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring.
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) Yes 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 .
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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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