Assistant / Associate Professor of Extension in Housing Management and Policy

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2579P

Working Title

Assistant / Associate Professor of Extension in Housing Management and Policy

Department

FACS-Fin Plan,Housing&Cnsm Ecn

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

The Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics is one of the four academic units in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. It offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees with an enrollment of approximately 537 undergraduate and 160 graduate students. Undergraduate programs include Consumer Economics (with an optional emphasis in Applied Consumer Analytics), Social Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, and Housing Management and Policy (with an emphasis in Residential Property Management). The Department is staffed by 20 faculty members with expertise in consumer decision-making, consumer and family policy, financial literacy, financial planning, housing, and residential property management. Extension and public service faculty provide practical, research-based information to Georgia residents to improve the quality of lives and communities. The department provides research and outreach in support of local government through the Housing and Demographics Research Center.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / www.fcs.uga.edu / fhce

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

11 / 25 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Closing Date : Complete applications received by December 31, 2025 will be given full consideration. The college desires to fill this position by August 2026, but the start date is negotiable. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Procedure : Complete applications will include a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vita, an unofficial copy of transcript for graduate study, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants are invited, but not required, to submit up to three letters of support. Questions about this position or the application process should be directed to Dr. Michelle Parisi (michelle.parisi@uga.edu) or Ms. Melissa McBride ( mmcbride@uga.edu ).

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

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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