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Careers in the Plant SciencesDirector of Science and ConservationState Botanical Garden of Georgia - Athens, GA, United States
Position Title:
Director of Science and Conservation
Position Type:
Permanent Position
Application Review Begins:
Sunday, June 01, 2025
Application Deadline:
Friday, August 01, 2025
Institution:
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Department/Division:
Public Service and Outreach & the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Field (e.g., systematics):
City:
Athens, GA, United States
General Information:
The State Botanical Garden at the University of Georgia invites applications for the Director of
Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. This position is part of the division of Public Service and Outreach and is offered in collaboration with teaching opportunities at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia serves communities in Georgia and beyond by applying scientific expertise to address grand challenges for improving environmental function and resilience. As a university garden, we are also committed to supporting student success through experiential learning opportunities. We are seeking an enterprising and thoughtful leader who can lead a team of faculty and staff focused on helping state, local, and national environmental partners to address pressing environmental issues, enhance our research output, and provide our students and community at large with cutting-edge education in this crucial field. Training the next generation of experts in conservation science and horticulture will enable the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to contribute meaningfully to global conservation efforts and advance knowledge in sustainable practices. In partnership with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences this position is expected to significantly boost research capacity and UGA's contributions to studies and preservation of native plant species while also developing native plant materials for restoration and ecosystem resilience. The partnership with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, particularly the Department of Horticulture, allows the faculty member to teach 6-7 credit hours per year that cover the latest advancements in plant conservation, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to become future leaders in conservation horticulture. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Science and Conservation department provides technical assistance to local partners and government agencies in the areas of boost research capacity, study and preserve native plant species while also developing native plant materials for restoration and conservation, and training and development of the next generation of conservation leaders. This position manages a team of subject matter experts who are public service faculty and professional staff. This position is responsible for the strategic direction of the unit including business development, contracts and grants, research, analysis and making sure all contractual obligations are met. The Director of Science and Conservation is part of the leadership team of the SBG Management and works collaboratively with other departments and units at UGA to deliver quality and objective research and technical assistance to partners across the state of Georgia and beyond.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Ph.D. in botany, conservation horticulture, environment, public administration, agriculture, or related
field is required. Ten years of experience working in a conservation horticulture setting is preferred. Rank on hire will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience, according to Public Service and Outreach Appointment and Promotion Guidelines found here: http://outreach.uga.edu/policies/appointment-andpromotion-guidelines/
Responsibilities:
• 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. Secure funding for projects in collaboration with Botanical Garden faculty and staff as well as with partners in Public Service and Outreach, academic and external partners. • Produce scholarly work, including published papers and professional presentations. • Supervise, train and develop technical staff, interns and graduate students in the SBG Science and Conservation department. • Provide technical assistance, consultation, and other services to partner agencies in local governments, education, agencies, and professional associations at the university, state and national level. • Teach courses in conservation horticulture, propagation of native plant materials and botanical garden management (6-7 credit hours per year) for the Department of Horticulture within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Please apply to this posting at UGAJobs: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/425151
Compensation Range:
Contact Name:
UGA HR, hrweb@uga.edu
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