What are the responsibilities and job description for the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) Deputy Director position at University of Georgia?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F2227P
Working Title
Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) Deputy 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
ABOUT THE GEORGIA NETWORK FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY
The Georgia Network for Electric Mobility was established in 2023 and currently consists of 25 members from industry, academia, government, communities and other stakeholders. The founding partners consist of Georgia Power, Kia Georgia, Cox Automotive and the Georgia Department of Transportation.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
The College of Engineering has significant expertise in basic and translational research that supports programs in electric mobility. Faculty with expertise in electric power technologies, cyber-physical systems, advanced materials, battery technology, charging infrastructure, energy storage and grid technology, vehicle electrification, vehicle to grid technologies, lightweight materials, autonomous electrical vehicles, environmental sustainability, cybersecurity, human-machine interactions, solar cell technology and electrochemistry, are found in all four schools within the College. Expertise within the College is supported by an extensive network across campus in business, policy, law, and outreach that supports programs in electric mobility.
The selected candidate will join a rapidly-growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary research and scholarship with excellent instruction and service. The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,000 engineering majors and has 104 full-time engineering faculty across 15 degrees. The college also jointly administers the School of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1800 computer science majors and 45 full-time faculty. The College of Engineering is comprised for four interdisciplinary schools : the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering ; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering ; School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering ; and School of Computing .
Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship and new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering faculty have space in two major capital projects on campus to create interdisciplinary research facilities. Our main instructional facility, Driftmier Engineering Center , has also undergone a complete renovation to create flexible classrooms that enable a range of teaching modalities and the incorporation of interdisciplinary instructional labs. The common instructional facilities also foster collaboration by allowing faculty, staff, and students to interact and work in a single facility.
College / Unit / Department website
emobility.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
03 / 01 / 2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
11 / 21 / 2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
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.
- The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Bjorn Birgisson in the College of Engineering.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
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 .
