The Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San José State University (SJSU) is seeking applicants for the post of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Western US weather as it relates to precipitation events, together with impacts of climate change. Applicants must have completed a PhD in Atmospheric Science or a closely-related field by the start of the appointment. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses that over time will include General Education, and undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS) courses in Meteorology and Climate Science. The successful candidate will teach classes in the areas of synoptic and mesoscale meteorology as they relate to precipitation in the western US, as well as classes in the broad area of impacts of climate change on western precipitation patterns. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop courses in his/her area of expertise. Innovation in teaching is strongly encouraged at SJSU. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program involving both graduate and undergraduate students, and also participate in advising, committee, and departmental outreach activities. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity — in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation — through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
The starting date for ths appointment is August 22, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
For additional information and application instructions, please see the application page for Job Opening ID (JOID) 23434.
