The University of Georgia has long maintained strengths in plant biology. As part of a long-term effort to build on these strengths, the Department of Genetics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in any area of plant genetics at the Assistant Professor level. The candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous, externally-funded, research program and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. For information about the breadth of the department, see http://www.genetics.uga.edu.

Applications should be sent by email as a single PDF file (filename format: yourlastname.pdf) that includes a cover letter, CV, and brief statements of research and teaching interests to: genetics@uga.edu. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent, either as a PDF to the above e-mail address (filename format: applicantlastname_refereelastname.pdf), or in hard copy, to the Plant Genetics Search Committee, Department of Genetics, Davison Life Sciences Building, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7223.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on January 8, 2010 until the position is filled.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution.