Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

• United States

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with specialization in mesoscale meteorology and severe weather. This hire is one component of a broader initiative within the Meteorology/Climatology program to study meteorological hazards and climate change. The candidate should provide evidence of (or demonstrate strong potential for) research and teaching excellence and must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and curricular development of undergraduate and graduate courses in mesoscale meteorology and severe weather as well as participate in teaching Synoptic Meteorology or Dynamic Meteorology (for undergraduate majors). The successful candidate will also be expected to advise and direct graduate students and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu (requisition 090572) and complete the "Faculty/Academic Administrative Form". Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and names of a least three references via the above website. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2010, but the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. For further information, contact Dr. Adam Houston, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: ahouston2@unl.edu, (402) 472-2416; Department of Geosciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE 68588-0340.