[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at University of Nevada, Reno

[Stephanie McAfee]

*Job Description*

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics in the Atmospheric Science
Program. We invite applications from numerical modelers with research
interests that complement and extend beyond departmental strengths
in observational air quality, fire weather, and hydroclimate. The
successful candidate will combine excellence in research, the ability to
secure external funding, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring
students.  Teaching responsibilities will be in Atmospheric Science, both
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We especially encourage
applications from historically underrepresented groups. The candidate’s
application should include a research plan, a statement of teaching
interest and philosophy, and a diversity and inclusion statement. A
competitive start-up package will be provided.


Applications will be accepted through *December 31, 2020*.

*Apply at: *
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor-Physics---Atmospheric-Science-Program_R0122943#path=


*Required Qualifications*
A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or closely related fields is required at
time of appointment.

*Compensation Grade: *

Assistant Professor - II

Salary Schedules
<https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/compensation/salary-schedules>

*Total Compensation *

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary,
moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance
options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term
disability, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a
grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more
information, please visit: UNR Benefits <https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits>



*Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program *

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing
dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance
program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and
assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual
Career Program <https://www.unr.edu/hr/jobs/dual-career-program>

*Program Information*

The graduate program in Atmospheric Science was established in 1965 as a
partnership between UNR and the Desert Research Institute, and the
undergraduate program was established in 2005. There are about 25 research
and teaching faculty that participate in the program, a small subset of
which are members of the Physics Department at UNR, including this
position. At any given time there are about 25 graduate students and 25-40
undergraduate students in the program. Additional details of the graduate
program can be viewed at https://www.unr.edu/atmospheric-sciences/about.

*Contact Information*

Sharee Williams at (775) 682-8795 or shareew at unr.edu

*Required Attachment(s)*

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s
viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the
application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter,
references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be
viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded
attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To
request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of
applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs at unr.edu.

*Attach the following attachments to your application *

1) Resume/CV including a list of publications

2) Cover Letter

3) Statement of Research plan and a detailed research proposal

4) Statement of Teaching interest and philosophy,

5) Contact Information for Three Professional References

6) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would
contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive
environment in the role for which you are applying.

*Posting Close Time*

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting
will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
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