Assistant/Associate Professor

Top 2 Percent Scientists; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Atmospheric Science at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates will contribute to teaching, research, and service.

Focus areas include Climate Dynamics and Artificial Intelligence in Atmospheric Science. The successful candidates will develop funded research, teach, mentor students, and engage in service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in atmospheric science or closely related field by start date.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement in climate dynamics or AI applied to atmospheric science.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience publishing scientific results.
• Preferred: vision and plan for independent research; teaching experience and mentoring of graduate students; community engagement and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong, externally funded research program (50%).
• Teach graduate-level courses (40%), advise and mentor MS/Ph.D. students, and develop new courses.
• Engage in departmental, college, and professional service activities (10%).

Skills

Scholarly research

Academic writing

Oral & written communication

Project development

Education

Ph.D. in atmospheric science or closely related field

Job description

Position Overview

Colorado State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Atmospheric Science at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates will contribute to teaching, research, and service.

Position Focus Areas

• Climate Dynamics – Research in physical processes governing Earth's climate through observational analyses, numerical modeling, and application of statistical/machine learning techniques.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Atmospheric Science – Integrating AI with physics‑ or chemistry‑based models to improve Earth system understanding, prediction of extreme events, remote sensing applications, and climate variability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong, externally funded research program (50%)
• Teach graduate‑level courses (40%), advise and mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students, and develop new courses
• Engage in departmental, college, and professional service activities (10%)

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a closely related field by the start date
• Evidence of scholarly achievement in climate dynamics or AI applied to atmospheric science
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience publishing scientific results

Preferred:

• Vision and plan for developing an independent research program
• Teaching experience and mentoring of graduate students
• Record of community engagement and professional service

Application Instructions

• Cover letter highlighting interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Two statements (max 4 pages total):
  • Research statement outlining a 5‑year research vision and societal impact
  • Statement of teaching/education philosophy and plans
• Names of four references (will not be contacted without prior approval)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CSU is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or other legally protected characteristics.