Presidential Cluster Hiring Initiative in E-Mobility
The University of Georgia has launched a cluster hiring initiative to recruit 10 faculty members with expertise in the rapidly developing technological field of electric mobility. This cluster hire is part of UGA's Georgia Network for Electric Mobility initiative to enhance research, education and outreach opportunities related to e-mobility. Partners in the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility include faculty, staff and students from the College of Engineering, the School of Public and International Affairs, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the Terry College of Business.
“UGA’s position as a flagship university means we are uniquely positioned to capitalize
on the significant investments that are occurring in e-mobility in Georgia and transform
these investments into benefits for our students and all of our communities.”
-Don Leo, Dean of the UGA College of Engineering
Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this emerging field, these new UGA faculty
positions are being filled in the College of Engineering, the School of Public and
International Affairs, the Terry College of Business and the Carl Vinson Institute
of Government, an Office of Public Service and Outreach unit.
College of Engineering
Faculty are being recruited to the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and
Mechanical Engineering and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Three
positions have been filled and one remains.
School of Public and International Affairs
One position has been filled and one remains.
Terry College of Business
Faculty are being recruited to the Department of Economics and the Department of Management
Information Systems. One position has been filled and one remains.
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
All two positions have been filled.
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