[ES_JOBS_NET] Associate Professor - Research - Part Time, Southern Regional Climate Center, LSU

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Associate-
Professor---Research---Part-Time_R00028355

 

.         All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. on the specified Posting
End Date (if designated). 

Job Posting Title:

Associate Professor - Research - Part Time

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Geography and Anthropology (Fahui Wang (00002929))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Baton Rouge

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

  

The Southern Regional Climate Center is a federally funded facility that
provides value-added climate data and information to constituents in the
states of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
It also provides service to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Research (NOAA) line offices that include the National Centers for
Environmental Information (NCEI), the National Weather Service (NWS), and
the Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR). Support to additional federal and
state agencies are provided in support of our regional information delivery
focus. We operate under a contract with NOAA that requires specific
activities, personnel requirements, and periodic reporting. The activities
are outlined as 1) activities required of all six Regional Climate Centers
(RCCs) across the U.S., 2) regionally specific activities, and 3) regionally
specific national activities. The personnel that perform these activities
can be determined by each RCC Director.  The RCC Director is the only
required position that must be provided.

90% Administration: Provide leadership for the operational goals of the
SRCC. Ensure that all contractual obligations are satisfied and oversee
submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to NOAA. Communicate
with NOAA project managers. Attend required and requested meetings with NOAA
managers. Adapt to yearly updates of NOAA contract funding and requirements
changes. Reply to an RFP for continued SRCC funding prior to the end of our
current contract period. LSU Activities and Requirements - Ensure compliance
to all LSU policies and memorandums. Supervise and evaluate SRCC employees.
Oversee hiring of new personnel dictated by workload and available funding.
Oversee purchases for SRCC operations, research, and development needs.
Identify and support graduate students to work on SRCC projects. Work with
department and university faculty that interact with the SRCC.

10% Research: Participate in SRCC research and development activities that
improve SRCC ability to provide scientifically sound information to
constituents. Participate in bi-weekly teleconference calls with RCC
Directors. Actively seek additional funding for SRCC activities. Communicate
with Congressional supporters to ensure continued SRCC funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: PhD

Specific Degree: Geography or Equivalent

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, resume, and three professional references
including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your
transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However,
original transcripts are required prior to hire

   

Posting Date:

September 13, 2018

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 27, 2018

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory
pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their
dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible
spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays;
wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and
development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

No

   

EEO Statement:

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access
employer.

   

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management
Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR at lsu.edu

.         Apply

.         Apply with LinkedIn

.          

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.ucar.edu/pipermail/es_jobs_net/attachments/20180917/b266f22a/attachment-0001.html>