Associate Professor - Cognitive Aging

Position Summary

The College of Public Health at the University of Georgia, pursuant to its mission and values, invites applications for a new scientist-practitioner position specializing in cognitive aging to begin August 1, 2022. This tenure track or tenured on appointment position is an academic 9-month appointment. The successful candidate will have credentials at the Associate Professor level and will maintain a primary appointment in the Institute of Gerontology , a research institute consisting of more than 25 affiliated faculty from across the University of Georgia. The candidate will contribute to the Institute’s Cognitive Aging Research and Education ( CARE ) Center, an interdisciplinary, interprofessional research, mentorship, and outreach space that trains students and postdoctoral fellows from a variety of disciplines to become part of the future cognitive aging workforce. The successful candidate’s rank, tenure status, and promotion unit will be determined at the time of hire based on the application and promotion and tenure guidelines.

The hiring is part of a campus-wide Presidential Interdisciplinary Faculty Hiring that aims to recruit 50 faculty members who will educate students and advance research in these areas. Rather than being housed exclusively in a single department, however, the majority of UGA’s newly recruited faculty will focus on the fusion of cross-cutting areas such as infectious diseases, integrative precision agriculture, ethics, cybersecurity, resilient communities and the environment.

The College of Public Health will utilize this initiative to demonstrate our commitment to diversifying our faculty and ensure that we maintain and grow the culture of equity and inclusivity in our college. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the university and college , and this hiring initiative will make use of the best practices to ensure an inclusive search process. The Diversity and Inclusion Plan for the college identifies priority areas for our investments and through the 2021-2022 academic year we will develop a Diversity Strategic Plan as part of a campus-wide effort. The college offers structured mentoring programs for all faculty that support professional development.

The focus of this hiring initiative will be in the field of Precision One Health, and will be part of a cluster spanning the College of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, College of Public Health, and the College of Engineering. Areas of research might include, but are not limited to: medicinal chemistry, chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, animal models of antimicrobial resistance, novel drug discovery, origins of antimicrobial resistance, and therapeutics for emerging infectious diseases.


Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the on-line application, applicants are asked to submit the following information:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, and a summary of research accomplishments and future goals (2 page max.).
• A statement describing the candidate’s commitment to diversity and the creation of an equitable and inclusive professional environment (2 page max.).
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experiences regarding instruction and mentoring (2-page max.).
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
• Three reprints of authored research papers (combined in single PDF file).

Questions related to the position may be directed
Dr. Lisa Renzi-Hammond
lrenzi@uga.edu
Cognitive Aging Research and Education Center
Institute of Gerontology
Department of Health Promotion and Behavior
College of Public Health
University of Georgia
102 Spear Rd
Athens, GA 30602

All applications received by January 2, 2022 will receive full consideration. Screening will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is August 1, 2022.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1085P

Working Title

Associate Professor - Cognitive Aging

Department

Public Health-Gerontology Inst

About the University of Georgia

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.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

https://publichealth.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

12/02/2021

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Associate Professor

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Additional Requirements

Requirements for the rank of Associate Professor are outlined in the University’s Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Guidelines and the College of Public Health’s Promotion and Tenure Guidelines . To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must have been tenured at a prior institution and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• An accredited neuropsychology focused internship
• Completed an accredited postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, health psychology or gero-psychology
• Eligible for licensure in Georgia

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

We seek applicants with an established record of successful clinical and research training and national recognition in multidisciplinary clinical research as evinced by substantive external research funding and peer reviewed publications. We are especially interested in candidates who will advance our multidisciplinary research, integrated clinical training, and contribute innovative perspectives to workforce development that are central to the Precision One Health initiative and the CARE Center. The ideal candidate will have a background and other evidence that suggest they will successfully collaborate closely with Institute, Department, College and Cluster faculty and contribute to large initiatives to fund clinical research and training. Specific research areas that contribute to this mission include (but are not limited to) cognitive neuroscience of aging, geriatric clinical neuropsychology, and neuroscience of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

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

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Other Documents #1
5. List of References with Contact Information
6. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents