Vacancy Announcement: Assistant Professor of Meteorology (#F99732)

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Job Summary:

Assistant Professor, tenure track, 9-month appointment. Undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising. Teach ~3 classes per semester, including general sciences courses in meteorology, and upper level courses for meteorology and earth science majors. Conduct research to advance the field and inspire students. Provide service to program, school, college, university, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have completed a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates who will have earned the degree by the start date. ABDs will be considered if the dissertation proposal has been successfully defended and the doctorate is received within one (1) year of the starting date. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings, scholarly activity, ability to secure outside funding, and an interest in serving the profession. Successful candidates will also have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physical Meteorology, Remote Sensing, Data Assimilation, Atmospheric Instrumentation, Boundary Layer or Tropical Meteorology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

  • Authored or co-authored refereed journal publications related to atmospheric sciences
  • Relevant field experience
  • Experience teaching, and a positive classroom persona which promotes student interests
  • Ability to attract research funding and collaborate with local/regional facilities and programs
  • Evidence of collegiality and community engagement

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Dependents and spouses of UNC employees who are employed as 0.5 FTE or above are entitled to and eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. Opportunities for summer instruction may be available.

Requested Start Date:

August 20, 2012.

Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline:

Screening of applications will begin on January 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested persons should apply online at https://careers.unco.edu and select “View/Apply for Faculty Positions” then choose “Assistant Professor - Meteorology.” Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references. The letter of application/cover letter should include a statement of teaching and research interests. In addition to the material provided online, please send three letters of recommendation and official copies of all post-secondary school transcripts to: Dr. Cindy Shellito, Search Committee Chair, Earth Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 100, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639.

Additional Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Location and Environment:

The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 93,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.

Additional Information:

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants. The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718.