Position Summary
The Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate Department in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The position will begin fall semester of 2027, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2027.
Additional Requirements
Appointment at the assistant professor rank requires a demonstrated potential to publish rigorous research in premier peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated success in teaching. Assistant candidates requesting service credit should have a record of publishing in premier journals commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching. For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/ and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf .
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a juris doctorate or equivalent degree.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in August. Applications received by October 1, 2026, will receive full consideration, however applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching and scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). No additional materials will be considered. The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position.
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Mike Schuster ( Mike.Schuster@uga.edu ).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).
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Employment Type: Full-Time