Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 12/23/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Vision statement (maximum 1000 words)
• Contact information (names and email addresses) for three references

Vision statement:

Applicants should articulate their goals for the Department of Romance Languages as informed by their prior experiences. This statement should address strategies to 1. Strengthen the department's research and academic mission; 2. Advance undergraduate and graduate education; 3. Promote a collegial and outward-facing departmental culture.

Applicant screening will continue until the position is filled, with applicants whose files are completed by February 16, 2026 assured full consideration. Questions about the position may be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Roland Végső (Roland.Vegso@uga.edu) and Martin Kagel (mkagel@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected 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.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Department Chair/Head AC FLSA Faculty Rank Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Romance Languages, a Romance language, or a closely related field is required, with the area of specialization open.

Position Summary
The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia invites applications for Full Professor to serve as Department Head to begin August 1, 2026.

Department heads support and oversee faculty and staff, including recruitment and promotion, as well as instructional programs, operations, budgeting and financial management, and development activities, working in collaboration with the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and university units and offices across campus. The successful candidate will promote research and teaching excellence, support external funding and development efforts, and continue the department's tradition of shared faculty governance.
Additional Requirements

• At least two years of substantial administrative experience and a record of distinguished scholarship and teaching are also required.

• Scholarship and teaching commensurate with the rank of full professor.

• To be eligible for tenure upon appointment as full professor, candidates must have been tenured at a prior institution and have a demonstrably national or international reputation. For unit requirements for the rank of full professor see: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-romance-languages.pdf.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Candidates should have a well-developed vision for the department, a history of working collaboratively, and a commitment to mentoring and service.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes 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) Yes 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Documents #1
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents