Circulatory Assessment Protocol (CAP) Director
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Location: Athens, GA 30606
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2223P
Working Title Circulatory Assessment Protocol (CAP) Director
Department ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech
About the University of Georgia
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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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 engr.uga.edu
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 11/20/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jenna Jambeck in the College of Engineering.
Review of applications will begin on Dec. 21, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
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 ([redacted]).
USG Core Values Statement
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.
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Academic Professional AC
FLSA
Faculty Rank Academic Professional Associate
Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have a PhD in waste-related studies.
Position Summary
The College of Engineering's Dr. Jenna Jambeck seeks an experienced professional for the role Director of Circulatory Assessment Protocol. A MacArthur Grant winner in 2022, Dr. Jambeck's research focuses on investigating the scale of plastic pollution and galvanizing efforts to address plastic waste. Dr. Jambeckis internationally recognized for her research on plastic waste in the oceanand for the Marine Debris Trackerapp she co-created with fellow faculty member Kyle Johnsen.
The College invites applications a 12-month, not-tenure-track position at the Academic Professional rank to support project management in the Circularity Informatics Lab. This position has a tentative start date of January 1, 2025.
This position will be responsible for the management of multiple Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP) projects focusing on plastic around the world. The position will manage budgets, teams of researchers, work closely with partners (NGOs, governments, private sector, foundations), build international partnerships, attend and represent the work at meetings and workshops, write proposals and compose reports.
Additional Requirements
For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
All candidates must have a terminal degree with a concentration in waste-, environmental-, or sustainability-related studies.
Applicants should have a history of project work with plastic pollution researchers both in the office and in the field, and with international collaborators on research projects.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
n/a
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
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.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required DocumentsResume/CV Cover Letter Writing Sample Sample Publications Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy Research Portfolio/Philosophy Optional Documents
Posting Details
Posting Number F2223P
Working Title Circulatory Assessment Protocol (CAP) Director
Department ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech
About the University of Georgia
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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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 engr.uga.edu
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 11/20/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:
- A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
- A detailed curriculum vita
- A writing sample
- A collection of sample publications
- A research statement not to exceed 2 pages
- A teaching philosophy not to exceed 2 pages
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jenna Jambeck in the College of Engineering.
Review of applications will begin on Dec. 21, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
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 ([redacted]).
USG Core Values Statement
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.
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Academic Professional AC
FLSA
Faculty Rank Academic Professional Associate
Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have a PhD in waste-related studies.
Position Summary
The College of Engineering's Dr. Jenna Jambeck seeks an experienced professional for the role Director of Circulatory Assessment Protocol. A MacArthur Grant winner in 2022, Dr. Jambeck's research focuses on investigating the scale of plastic pollution and galvanizing efforts to address plastic waste. Dr. Jambeckis internationally recognized for her research on plastic waste in the oceanand for the Marine Debris Trackerapp she co-created with fellow faculty member Kyle Johnsen.
The College invites applications a 12-month, not-tenure-track position at the Academic Professional rank to support project management in the Circularity Informatics Lab. This position has a tentative start date of January 1, 2025.
This position will be responsible for the management of multiple Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP) projects focusing on plastic around the world. The position will manage budgets, teams of researchers, work closely with partners (NGOs, governments, private sector, foundations), build international partnerships, attend and represent the work at meetings and workshops, write proposals and compose reports.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates considered for the Academic Professional rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion guidelines at the University of Georgia.
- Applicant must have skills and a proven record of managing budgets and coordinating teams of researchers.
- Applicant should have a history of working with partners (NGOs, governments, private sector, foundations) and building international partnerships.
- Applicant should have technical background and a history of attending and representing similar work at meetings and workshops around the world.
- Applicant should have a track record in projects working with plastic pollution researchers both in the office and in the field, and with international collaborators on research projects
For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
All candidates must have a terminal degree with a concentration in waste-, environmental-, or sustainability-related studies.
Applicants should have a history of project work with plastic pollution researchers both in the office and in the field, and with international collaborators on research projects.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Applicant should be able to write proposals and compose reports.
Physical Demands
n/a
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
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.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents