Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health, Extension Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2520P

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health, Extension Specialist

Department

FACS-Human Devel & Family Sci

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 Human Development and Family Science provides leadership in the field through cutting-edge research, pedagogy, and service. We are an interdisciplinary program focusing on individual, relationship, and family development within diverse ecological contexts. Faculty research interests include infancy and childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, adult development and aging, parenting and caregiving, interpersonal relationships, health and biobehavioral processes, and the contexts of human development. We have a vibrant program with over 350 undergraduate majors, 48 graduate students, and 22 faculty members working in a collegial and supportive environment. Faculty in the department collaborate with numerous programs and institutions across campus, including the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, the Georgia Center for Developmental Science , the Bio-Imaging Research Center, Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, the Institute on Human Development and Disability, the Institute of Gerontology, the McPhaul Child Development Center, Center for Family Research, and UGA Cooperative Extension. Additional information about the department can be found at : https : / / www.fcs.uga.edu / hdfs .

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / www.fcs.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 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10 / 17 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications : Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by Nov. 31, 2025. Required materials include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references. Applicants have the option of submitting up to three preprints / reprints of representative publications. Direct any additional questions about the position to Dr. Diane Bales, dbales@uga.edu, HDFS Search Committee chair.

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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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 .