[ES_JOBS_NET] Unranked Renewable Term Instructor or Lecturer of Meteorology, Univ Oklahoma

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

*Unranked Renewable Term Instructor or Lecturer of Meteorology*

https://apply.interfolio.com/182703


University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences:
School of Meteorology
Location
University of Oklahoma- Norman Campus
Open Date

Mar 23, 2026
Description

The School of Meteorology (https://ou.edu/ags/meteorology) at the
University of Oklahoma invites applications for an Unranked Renewable Term
faculty position focused on teaching. The School is housed within the
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences (AGS). The purpose (mission)
of AGS is to inspire and prepare individuals for rewarding careers that
advance the understanding and responsible stewardship of the land, water,
and sky, promoting a more resilient and flourishing future of our dynamic
world.

To meet the needs of recent growth in enrollment, we seek an experienced
educator to join the School’s faculty in a unranked renewable term
appointment as Instructor (completed M.S.) or Lecturer (completed Ph.D.) in
August 2026. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success instructing
undergraduate students, especially in introductory meteorology courses.
Advanced working knowledge of and instruction in Python computer
programming are also valued.

The School of Meteorology is currently composed of 34 faculty and has a
long and distinguished history of excellence in various sub-fields of the
atmospheric sciences. Our vision is to continue to develop the School into
a globally-engaged, student-centered atmospheric science program to advance
the Nation’s Weather, Water, and Climate enterprise, by leveraging our
strengths in research, education, and community engagement.

The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research
university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community
engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care
needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health
Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. The
University of Oklahoma enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2700
full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. Norman is a vibrant university
town of around 130,000 inhabitants with a growing entertainment and art
scene. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living,
Norman is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings. Visit
http://soonerway.ou.edu  <http://soonerway.ou.edu/>and
https://www.ou.edu/dam/provost/documents/facultyflipbook.pdf
<https://www.ou.edu/dam/provost/documents/facultyflipbook.pdf>for more
information. Within an easy commute, Oklahoma City features a dynamic
economy and outstanding cultural venues adding to the region’s growing
appeal.
Qualifications

Applicants must possess an M.S. or Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric
Science, or a related discipline at the time of appointment and possess a
record of experience indicating high potential for teaching excellence at
the University of Oklahoma. The candidate will be expected to teach up to 3
courses per semester and to participate in intramural and extramural
service.
Application Instructions

To apply, submit as one single pdf document a comprehensive cover letter
(not to exceed 10 pages), current curriculum vitae or resumé, and a list of
at least 3 people who can serve as references to the link here:
https://apply.interfolio.com/182703. The cover letter may address the
candidate’s approach to teaching (e.g., past instructional and mentorship
experiences, and plans/goals for teaching at the University of Oklahoma
including existing and proposed courses), service (e.g., a vision for
internal service to the academic unit, the College and the University, and
for external service to our scientific community and other stakeholders),
and student mentorship.

Screening of applications will begin on April 6, 2026 and continue until
the position is filled.
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