[ES_JOBS_NET] Visiting Professor in Atmospheric Sciences at Vermont State University-Lyndon

[Preston, Ari]

Vermont State University - Visiting Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences

The Department of Natural Sciences at Vermont State University invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Atmospheric Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in August 2023. This position will be based at the Lyndon campus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate college teaching effectiveness, engage undergraduate students in experiential learning, contribute to program development and assessment, and share responsibilities at both the departmental and university level such as advising and assisting with recruitment.


About Vermont State University:

Vermont State University (VTSU) combines and builds upon the history of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College, as they merge and become a single accredited institution on July 1, 2023. At VTSU, students always come first. Our experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives, becoming compassionate facilitators of positive change to shape Vermont and beyond. We stand as Vermont’s regional public university with interconnected campuses and sites dispersed throughout the state, a community dedicated to providing accessible and affordable higher learning. Our innovative, relevant programs focus on student success and career readiness and meet students where they are on their educational journey. In the sciences, we continue to be committed to excellence in faculty scholarship, student-faculty collaboration, and teaching in a student-centered environment. The Natural Sciences Department is comprised of a highly collaborative and supportive group of faculty that offer programs in atmospheric sciences, biology, climate change science, environmental science, natural science, wildlife and forest conservation, and secondary science education. The incumbent’s home campus (Lyndon) has excellent lab resources and field equipment, and is located in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom which is surrounded by outstanding opportunities for hiking, skiing, and many other outdoor activities.

The Lyndon Atmospheric Sciences Program has a long and proud history of maintaining a rigorous and modern curriculum that prepares students for success across a variety of career concentrations. Our department offers B.S. degrees in Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Change Science. The Atmospheric Sciences degree has concentrations in Climate Change, National Weather Service, Broadcasting, Graduate School, and Private Industry, and it satisfies the requirements for federal employment as a meteorologist, as well as the course requirements recommended by the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Students and faculty have access to well-supported facilities including a large weather deck, local weather station network, and dedicated computer lab and research space. We also have a nationally recognized AMS Club which has won back-to-back Student Chapter of the Year Awards (2020-21 and 2021-22).
Job Description:

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in climate change, climate variability, and/or climate modeling. The new faculty member will teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including introductory climate change, python-based computer applications in climate, atmospheric thermodynamics, atmospheric dynamics sequence, physical climatology, and other courses in the program. Candidates with plans to involve undergraduate students in research are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related areas and should have previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level.


Application Process:

Applicants should include the following information as attachments: 1) A cover letter that summarizes their teaching interests and relevant experience and includes a reflection on the candidate’s potential to contribute to an inclusive environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities and individuals who can contribute to an inclusive climate of education and scholarship.

More information can be found at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/55bc16fd-14ac-4ae2-8f5a-b3ec6a142051/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4fccab8c-78c6-4a27-9754-e0a5b1ed0c46<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/55bc16fd-14ac-4ae2-8f5a-b3ec6a142051/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4fccab8c-78c6-4a27-9754-e0a5b1ed0c46__;!!DZ3fjg!7T9YGEjWHShgENh2-PbjI5ybsTta75sALKirwQnpsveVmWT2J2epIHmlTKznR4RZ8409ggUDPLPKSLvUIUeN6lRskR1MwDc$>

Please refer any questions to the chair of the search committee, Ari Preston (ari.preston at vermontstate.edu).

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Ari Preston

Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences

Vermont State University-Lyndon

Office Phone 802-626-6496
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