[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Meteorology/Climatology, Virginia Tech

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/93437

 


Working Title:

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Meteorology/Climatology


Faculty Rank:

Assistant Professor


Posting Number:

TR0180193


About Virginia Tech:

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants
who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the
compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis
protected by law.


Position Summary:

The Department of Geography (https://geography.vt.edu) at Virginia Tech
(https://vt.edu) is seeking applicants for a faculty position in
meteorology/climatology at the level of Assistant Professor. This is a
full-time, tenure-track position available August 2019.

We seek a geographically trained meteorologist or climatologist who has
demonstrated excellent teaching, is able to teach courses in dynamic and
either physical or synoptic meteorology, and who will develop additional
courses in support of our BS degree program in Meteorology. Supervision of
graduate students in our geography MS degree program and in our College of
Natural Resources and Environment's (https://cnre.vt.edu) interdisciplinary
Geospatial and Environmental Analysis PhD program is also expected.

An ability to develop a strong, externally funded research program and
publication record is essential for success at Virginia Tech. Applicants
must provide evidence of the skills necessary to secure external funding and
evidence of a research track focused on atmospheric science with a strong
foundation in data analytics. The specific research specialty is open, but
preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen research
collaborations at Virginia Tech through research involving data-driven
modeling and/or analysis of large/complex data sets.

In the spirit of Virginia Tech's strong commitment to the principles of
diversity and inclusion, the Department of Geography seeks a broad spectrum
of candidates, including women, minorities, veterans, and people with
disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring adjustments in the
application process should notify the search committee chair by the
application deadline. To evaluate the requirements and apply, candidates
should review posting TR??? in its entirety at
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/search.

Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2019. For full
consideration, applicants MUST apply on-line.

Applications should include the following information: (1) curriculum vitae,
(2) a cover letter expressing a statement of interest in the position, (3)
separate statements of research and teaching interests in a single statement
document, and (4) the names, titles, and complete contact information for
three references. An official transcript for highest degree earned is
required prior to the start of employment for the selected candidate.

Inquiries can be made to Dr. Drew Ellis, Search Committee Chair; e-mail:
awellis at vt.edu.

The Department of Geography offers bachelor's and master's programs in
geography, houses the only bachelor's degree in meteorology in the state,
and is also a major participant in the interdisciplinary geospatial and
environmental analysis doctoral program. The department is recognized for
its high quality of instruction and advising and is a leader at Virginia
Tech in geospatial applications. Faculty regularly publish with graduate
students and are active on multiple research projects supported by external
funding sources. Selected faculty research topics include human health in
Appalachia, Tanzanian social networks, Bangladesh coastal hazards, sea level
rise in the southeast US, alpine biogeographic response to climate change,
Caribbean paleo-environments, water resources in South Asia, spatial
analysis of tropical cyclones, urban mega-events (e.g., the Olympics), and
remoting sensing of land use change. This year, faculty members have taught
international field courses in Antarctica, Croatia


Required Qualifications:

Geographically trained meteorologist or climatologist who has demonstrated
excellent teaching, is able to teach courses in dynamic and either physical
or synoptic meteorology.


Preferred Qualifications:

	

Employment Conditions:

	

Must have a conviction check?

Yes


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How to Apply for this Job:

For full consideration, applicants MUST apply on-line.
Applications should include the following information: (1) curriculum vitae,
(2) a cover letter expressing a statement of interest in the position, (3)
separate statements of research and teaching interests in a single statement
document, and (4) the names, titles, and complete contact information for
three references. An official transcript for highest degree earned is
required prior to the start of employment for the selected candidate.


Employee Category:

Instructional/Research Faculty


Appointment Type:

Regular


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FLSA Status:

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime


Tenure Status:

Tenure Track


Academic Year or Calendar Year?

Standard Academic Year


Percent Employment:

Full-time


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Pay Range:

	

Department:

Geography


Work Location:

Blacksburg


Location, if not Blacksburg:

	

Location Zip Code:

24061


Job Posting Date:

12/07/2018


Review Begin Date:

01/18/2019


Job Close Date: (if applicable)

	

Restricted to university employees only?

	

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants
who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the
compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis
protected by law.


Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please
contact the hiring department.


Quick Link:

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http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/92585

 

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