Position Function:
The Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University
invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position in
atmospheric science, with a specialization in climate science and
applied climatology, at the rank of assistant professor with an
anticipated start date of August 16th, 2023. We seek an energetic
and enthusiastic climatologist whose teaching and research address
global climate change, especially as it relates to climate impacts
on water resources, precipitation, and human health, as well as
climate-related hazards. We encourage applicants with the capacity
to contribute to teaching climate science and climate change
courses, courses within their area of specialization, and existing
courses in the department.
Salary Grade : UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are “Unclassified” and salary
ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Geosciences currently has 20 tenured and
tenure-track faculty, seven clinical professors, and four full-time
instructors. Within the department, there are four areas of
disciplinary emphasis: Geology, Geography, Geospatial Science, and
Atmospheric Science which offer numerous opportunities for
transdisciplinary collaboration focused on the global climate
system. The department is closely aligned with a number of MSU
research centers including the Geosystems Research Institute
(www.gri.msstate.edu), the High Performance Computing Collaboratory
(www.hpc.msstate.edu), and the Northern Gulf Institute
(www.ngi.msstate.edu). Mississippi State University holds the “Very
High Research Activity” (R1) designation from the Carnegie
Foundation, and is ranked in the top 100, for research and
development expenditures, among all institutions in the National
Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development
Survey. More information about the Mississippi State University
Department of Geosciences is available on our website:
www.geosciences.msstate.edu.
Area of Specialization:
Climatology
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2023
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track Position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Applicants will be expected to conduct scholarly research, develop
and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (2/semester) in their
area of expertise, academically advise undergraduate students, and
supervise master’s as well as doctoral level graduate
students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in geography, meteorology, or a closely related field at the
time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
(1) evidence of (or the potential for) excellence in research,
teaching, and student mentoring; (2) a record of peer-reviewed
publications; (3) the capacity to develop and direct an active,
externally-funded research program;(4) a commitment to professional
service; and (5) a commitment to institutional diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
Instructions for Applying:
Candidates may apply on-line by submitting a cover letter;
curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement; statement
of commitment to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion;
and a list of three references with contact information through the
Mississippi State University HRM website:
www.jobs.msstate.edu.
The position will remain open until filled; however, applications
must be received by January 2, 2023 for full consideration. For
questions about the position or the application process, please
contact Mike Brown at [email protected] (Search Committee
Chair).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,
sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender
identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status
protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and
applications from women, members of any minority group, and others
who share our passion for building a diverse community that
reflects the diversity in our student population.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to
apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please
contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or [email protected] .
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the
Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or [email protected] . Upon
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