[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Meteorology (tenure-track), synoptic meteorology, Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at SJSU

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

http://csucareers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=70323

 

Specialization: The Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at SJSU is
seeking applicants with a specialization in synoptic meteorology with a
focus on Western US Weather and extreme events including precipitation,
drought, impacts of climate change, and other meteorological processes. 

Job Opening ID (JOID#): 24693

Rank: Assistant Professor of Meteorology (tenure-track)

Qualifications:
Applicants MUST have completed a PhD in Atmospheric Science or a
closely-related field by the start of the appointment. Postdoctoral
experience is preferred. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity
to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained
in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities:
SJSU values quality teaching, and this will be reflected in the ability to
gain promotion and tenure. The successful candidate:



*	Will be expected to teach a range of courses that over time will
include General Education, and undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS) courses
in Meteorology and Climate Science.
*	Must be prepared to teach the core senior class in Synoptic
Meteorology, and other BS and MS classes that relate to western US weather
and climate, both in the present and in response to climate change.
*	May develop new courses in his/her area of expertise. Innovation in
teaching is strongly encouraged at SJSU.
*	Must develop a research program with a record of peer-reviewed
papers, and will be expected to seek external funding to support graduate
and undergraduate student research.
*	Participate in typical advising, committee, and other department
outreach activities.
*	Must address the needs of a student population of great diversity –
in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic
preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and research
mentoring.


Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 2019

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in
the United States.

Application Procedure:
Applications will only be accepted online: see link below. For full
consideration, submit: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement
of teaching interests/philosophy; a statement of research plans; and the
names and contact information for three references (we will contact them
after the initial screening of applicants). All materials must be submitted
by Tuesday October 16, 2018 to http://apply.interfolio.com/53457. For any
additional information, please contact Dr. Alison Bridger, Chair at
Alison.Bridger at sjsu.edu.

Please include the JOID # on all correspondence.

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public
higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end Francisco Bay in
downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley
high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most
popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently
close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University
enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are
members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the
diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can
benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

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