Assistant Dean - Tifton Campus

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.

The mission of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is to seek, verify, and apply knowledge related to agriculture and the environment, and to disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs. CAES is among the best and most established colleges of agriculture in the U.S. In its classrooms, its Agricultural Experiment Stations, and its statewide network of UGA Cooperative Extension offices, the faculty, and staff of CAES are dedicated to discovering, teaching, and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish in Georgia. See https://www.caes.uga.edu/ for additional information.

Located in the heart of South Georgia agriculture, the Tifton Campus is home to 62 faculty, 25 post-docs, 9 undergraduate students, 161 graduate students, 400 staff that support programs in teaching, research, and extension. The campus encompasses 150 buildings comprising approximately 500,000 square feet, as well 5000 acres of farmland that supports campus activities. The Tifton Campus is a critical part of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and supports a portfolio of research projects that include both traditional agriculture and cutting-edge technologies that are vital to the future of food and fiber production. These projects include, but are not limited to, research on Georgia's main row crops: cotton, peanuts, small grains, soybeans, tobacco and vegetables. Tifton campus researchers also conduct leading research in the field of irrigation and global information system and provide vital leadership in the University-wide Integrative Precision Agriculture initiative. The campus is also home to world-class Extension programs which translate the knowledge gained from the portfolio of research into practical, actionable advice which is critical to agents, growers, stakeholders, and Georgia residents.

Applications received by May 15, 2025 are assured full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jeffrey Dean, Chair of the Search Committee (jeffdean@uga.edu). Materials to be uploaded include: i) a formal letter stating the applicant's qualifications for the position and a statement of leadership philosophy with specific examples of how it has been demonstrated; ii) curriculum vitae; and iii) names and contact information of four professional references (references will not be contacted without further communication with the applicant). Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

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).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.