Association for Women Geoscientists

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 successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and curricular development of undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise and direct graduate students, and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Meteorology/Climatology program along with Geology, Paleontology, and Hydrological Sciences serve as the four primary units within the Department of Geosciences. The department offers a B.S. degree in Meteorology/Climatology and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geosciences with specializations in Meteorology/Climatology. Additional information on the Meteorology Program can be found on our Web site: http://geosciences.unl.edu.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu requisition 080515 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. We will begin to review applications on August 15, 2008, but the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. For further information, contact Dr. Mark R. Anderson, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: mra@unl.edu, 1-402-472-6656; Department of Geosciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE 68588-0340.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES - UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINICOLN