[ES_JOBS_NET] Part time lecturer in Climate Science for UW Atmospheric Sciences

[Cecilia M Bitz]

Position URL apply.interfolio.com/83263 <http://apply.interfolio.com/83263>

*University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences – Part-Time Lecturer*

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*Position Description*

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington 
(UW) invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track, part-time 
lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in climate sciences, including 
climate change (past, present and future), environmental justice, clean 
energy solutions, and the impacts of climate change. The successful 
candidate will teach one class per quarter during the academic year in a 
50% full-time equivalent appointment. Applicants must have a doctoral 
degree in Atmospheric Sciences, or a related science, and demonstrated 
experience teaching similar classes. The starting date of employment is 
15 September 2021.

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences strives for an equitable, 
inclusive and welcoming departmental culture that values and honors 
diverse experiences and perspectives, that fosters the constructive 
expression of ideas, and that promotes intellectual curiosity, 
creativity, and respect. We seek to hire a colleague who will support 
our effort to advance these goals and who has a desire to teach climate 
science to undergraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds, many 
of whom will be future leaders in our society.

The UW is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a 
dynamic, multicultural community of nearly 4 million people and a range 
of ecosystems from mountains to ocean. The UW serves a diverse 
population of 80,000 students, faculty and staff (including 25% 
first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and 
faculty from over 70 countries).Â

The University of Washington offers a wide range of professional 
development and networking opportunities for instructors and a 
comprehensive benefits package, including access to campus childcare and 
health/vision/dental plans for spouse, qualified domestic partner, 
and/or dependents. Details can be found at 
http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ 
<http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/>.

*Qualifications*

A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Atmospheric Sciences or related field. 
Excellent communication skills in a large-class setting and a commitment 
to student learning. Demonstrated success in teaching introductory 
undergraduate classes. A desire to mentor graduate students who assist 
in teaching our large classes. A commitment to promoting equity in the 
classroom.

*Application Instructions*

Applicants should apply electronically through Interfolio at 
http://apply.interfolio.com/83263 <http://apply.interfolio.com/83263> 
Applicants receive a free Dossier account where they supply the 
following documentation:

1) cover letter

2) curriculum vitae

3) names of at least three professional references (contact information 
– no formal letters)

4) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy including 
commitment to teaching a diverse student body (2-3 pages), andÂ

5) documentation of teaching excellence in related undergraduate courses 
(e.g., teaching evaluations).Â

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a 
criminal background check and sexual misconduct disclosure form. 
Questions pertaining to this search may be addressed to Professor David 
Battisti (battisti at atmos.uw.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of 
Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351640, Seattle, WA 
98195-1640.

Review of applications will begin 1 March 2021 and continue until the 
position is filled. Reference letters will be requested for 
well-qualifying candidates. To ensure full consideration all application 
documents must be submitted by 30 March 2021. Application documents 
received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the 
committee.Applicants who may need disability accommodations in the 
application process are encouraged to contact the UW’s Disability 
Services Office at (206) 543-6450 or (206) 543-6450 (TTY) or dso at uw.edu.

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement***

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity 
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national 
origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic 
information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or 
protected veteran status.

*Commitment to Diversity**Â *

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among 
its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates 
that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint 
(http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint 
<http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint>/). 
Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts 
in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal 
opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic 
profile and responsibilities 
(https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432 
<https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432>).


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Cecilia Bitz
Professor and Chair of Atmospheric Sciences
408 Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysics Bld
office: 206-543-1339
fax: 206-543-0308
email:bitz at uw.edu  orbitz at atmos.washington.edu
web:http://www.atmos.washington.edu/~bitz/

Atmospheric Sciences box 351640
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98195-1640 USA
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