University of Georgia
State Botanical Garden Director of Science & Conservation
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Position Details
Classification Title: Public Service Professional AC; FLSA: Faculty; Rank: Administrative Faculty; Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.); Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track. Location of Vacancy: Athens Area. Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in botany, conservation horticulture, environment, public administration, agriculture, or related field. Position Summary: The State Botanical Garden at The University of Georgia invites applications for the Director of Plant Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. This position is part of the division of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia and is offered in collaboration with teaching opportunities at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG) contributes directly to the university's public service mission by addressing environmental issues, enhancing research output, and providing students and the community with education in conservation and horticulture. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia serves communities in Georgia and beyond by applying scientific expertise to address environmental challenges. We seek a leader who can guide a team of faculty and staff to strengthen the university’s capabilities in research, education, and community engagement. Additional requirements and notes: Rank on hire will depend on qualifications and experience, according to Public Service and Outreach Appointment and Promotion Guidelines. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification include ten years of experience in a conservation horticulture setting (preferred). Background and credit considerations, policies, and related information are described in the university background check sections and related policy pages, including credit background check and background investigation requirements. Duties/Responsibilities
Direct Conservation Unit: Manage all faculty, staff, programs, impact evaluation, budgets and contracts assigned to the Science and Conservation department at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG). Obtain funded sponsored projects and grants to support research activities in collaboration with Garden faculty and staff and external partners. Produce scholarly work, including published papers and professional presentations. Evaluate the impact of Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden. Supervise, coach and develop technical staff and graduate students assigned to the SBG Science and Conservation department. Provide technical assistance, consultation, and services to partner agencies. Establish and maintain consultative working relationships with personnel in local governments, education, agencies, and professional associations at university, state, and national levels. Teaching: Teach courses 6-7 credit hours per year for the Department of Horticulture within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA. Develop and update courses such as Conserving Native Plants (HORT3333S - 3 credits); Propagation of Native Plant Material (To be developed - 3 credits); Management and Administration of Botanical Gardens (To be developed - 3 credits). Oversee the Conservation and Horticulture internships within Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and supervise graduate students. Create content, write text and develop interactive exercises for online courses. Develop training programs, instructional plans, supporting materials and examinations. Other: Position may involve additional duties as assigned within the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and partnership with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Required Documents
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Classification Title: Public Service Professional AC; FLSA: Faculty; Rank: Administrative Faculty; Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.); Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track. Location of Vacancy: Athens Area. Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in botany, conservation horticulture, environment, public administration, agriculture, or related field. Position Summary: The State Botanical Garden at The University of Georgia invites applications for the Director of Plant Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. This position is part of the division of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia and is offered in collaboration with teaching opportunities at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG) contributes directly to the university's public service mission by addressing environmental issues, enhancing research output, and providing students and the community with education in conservation and horticulture. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia serves communities in Georgia and beyond by applying scientific expertise to address environmental challenges. We seek a leader who can guide a team of faculty and staff to strengthen the university’s capabilities in research, education, and community engagement. Additional requirements and notes: Rank on hire will depend on qualifications and experience, according to Public Service and Outreach Appointment and Promotion Guidelines. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification include ten years of experience in a conservation horticulture setting (preferred). Background and credit considerations, policies, and related information are described in the university background check sections and related policy pages, including credit background check and background investigation requirements. Duties/Responsibilities
Direct Conservation Unit: Manage all faculty, staff, programs, impact evaluation, budgets and contracts assigned to the Science and Conservation department at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG). Obtain funded sponsored projects and grants to support research activities in collaboration with Garden faculty and staff and external partners. Produce scholarly work, including published papers and professional presentations. Evaluate the impact of Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden. Supervise, coach and develop technical staff and graduate students assigned to the SBG Science and Conservation department. Provide technical assistance, consultation, and services to partner agencies. Establish and maintain consultative working relationships with personnel in local governments, education, agencies, and professional associations at university, state, and national levels. Teaching: Teach courses 6-7 credit hours per year for the Department of Horticulture within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA. Develop and update courses such as Conserving Native Plants (HORT3333S - 3 credits); Propagation of Native Plant Material (To be developed - 3 credits); Management and Administration of Botanical Gardens (To be developed - 3 credits). Oversee the Conservation and Horticulture internships within Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and supervise graduate students. Create content, write text and develop interactive exercises for online courses. Develop training programs, instructional plans, supporting materials and examinations. Other: Position may involve additional duties as assigned within the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and partnership with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Required Documents
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