[Proflist] Re: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Synoptic Meteorology

[Chris Thorncroft]

Colleagues

please note that the deadline for the position
below has been extended to Nov 17th.

Chris

> Tenure Track Faculty Position in Synoptic Meteorology
>
> Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/University at Albany, SUNY.
>
>
> The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (DEAS) of the University at
> Albany, State University of New York, seeks applicants for a tenure-track
> faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, effective Fall 2007. This is
> a 10-month appointment that allows supplementary summer salary from research
> funding. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the
> responsibilities of a full-time faculty member in the DEAS (specifically the
> Atmospheric Science program) which includes (i) teaching at undergraduate and/or
> graduate levels, (ii) maintaining a strong externally funded research program,
> (iii) mentoring and supervision of graduate students and (iv) participating, as
> necessary, in all service and programmatic activities of the Department, College
> and University.
> 	Qualified candidates must have a doctorate in atmospheric science,
> meteorology, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited
> by a US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
> organization. They are expected to provide evidence that they can teach with
> distinction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and be an effective mentor
> of graduate students. Applicants must also address in their applications their
> abilities to work with and instruct culturally diverse populations.  They must
> demonstrate ability to build and maintain a strong, externally funded research
> program.
> 	Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in synoptic or
> mesoscale data analysis or numerical weather prediction, and with a strong
> background in dynamic meteorology.  However, candidates whose research
> specialization complements existing research programs in the department are also
> encouraged to apply.
> The deadline for applications is Nov. 17, 2006. Qualified candidates
should
> submit a detailed curriculum vitae (including publication reprints), a statement
> of research and teaching goals, and the names and contact information of three
> references to Chris Thorncroft, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences,
> University at Albany, SUNY, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 USA; phone:
> 518 442-4555; fax: 518 442-5825; e-mail: chris at atmos.albany.edu.  Chosen
> finalists will also be asked to give a seminar in the department on their
> research. For more information about the DEAS and this announcement, please
> refer to http://www.atmos.albany.edu and the Human Resources website at
> http://hr.albany.edu/content/vacancy.asp
>
> 	Position contingent on final budget approval. The University at Albany
> is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
>
>
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> Chris Thorncroft
> Professor
> Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
> University at Albany, SUNY
> Albany, New York, 12222
> Phone:  518 442-4555
> Fax:    518 442-5825
> e-mail: chris at atmos.albany.edu
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