Academic Professional

Target Audience(s): Faculty


Institution: Univ. olf Georgia Marine Institute

Institutional Web Link: http://ugami.uga.edu/

Position Description: The University of Georgia Marine Institute (UGAMI), located on Sapelo Island, Georgia, seeks an Academic Professional to develop and provide oversight of the Institute’s residential instructional programs for University students. The candidate will also assist the Director with communications and proposal preparation. The position is based primarily at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, with significant travel duties to the UGA main campus in Athens. A terminal degree in Marine Sciences or a related field and university-level teaching experience are required. Experience working in field stations, including familiarity with Sapelo Island and UGA, will be of significant advantage.

Primary job responsibilities include:
• Take primary responsibility for residential instructional programs at UGAMI, including identifying instructors, recruiting students, developing course budgets, and marketing
• Serve as a liaison with UGAMI staff involved with the resident instruction program; provide support for both students and instructors in order to ensure that programs run smoothly
• Teach or co-teach classes; develop field and laboratory activities for students
• Act as a liaison with the UGA campus (e.g. Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Department Chairs, Study Abroad Office) and other USG units.
• Develop printed and other material (e.g. UGAMI web page, social media) to help communicate the Institute’s goals and activities
• Represent UGAMI in interactions with Island partners, potential funders, and other visitors.
• Identify external funding opportunities (grants, contracts, State, private dollars) to support the Institute’s mission; work with the Director to prepare and submit proposals
Identify and develop new opportunities for workshops and other activities appropriate to the Institute’s mission

Qualifications:
A terminal degree in Marine Science or a related discipline is required. Other qualifications include:
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of experience and success in administrative work
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish and develop
• productive and collegial relationships, collaboration, and communication with various constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate information and make verbal or written
• presentations based on this information
• Technology skills, including web page development, use of social media, and creative written publications

Additional Information:
This is a permanent, full-time, non-tenure-track position at the University of Georgia. The Academic Professional will be based on Sapelo Island, but should be able to make a firm commitment to the position’s extensive travel needs to Athens and other destinations around the State (approximately 1 week a month). Although it may be possible to commute to Sapelo via ferry, residence on Sapelo will be required when programs are in session (including some weekends). Housing is available at the Marine Institute. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Salary: Salary for this position will range from $50,000-$60,000/year, depending on previous experience.

Application: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that describes professional goals, experience, and other information that is relevant to the position; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for four references. Applications can be e-mailed to Dr. Merryl Alber, Director, UGA Marine Institute at ugamidir@uga with the subject line: Academic professional application. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 18, 2015. Applications received by this date are assured of consideration.

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, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.



Position Type: Permanent Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that describes professional goals, experience, and other information that is relevant to the position; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for four references. Applications can be e-mailed to Dr. Merryl Alber, Director, UGA Marine Institute at ugamidir@uga with the subject line: Academic professional application

Application Closing Date: 12/18/2015