Assistant or Associate Professor of Meteorology

Louisiana State University; United States; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition exemption

Health benefits

Résumé du poste

Louisiana State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Meteorology in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences. Preference for coastal-context research, tropical cyclone dynamics, AI applications, and air quality. Strong teaching potential for LSU’s coastal meteorology BS program.

Start date Fall 2027. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded program and contribute to graduate and undergraduate education while collaborating across LSU’s

Qualifications

• PhD in meteorology or related field by start date.
• Strong record in meteorology research and teaching potential.

Responsabilités

• Teach graduate and undergraduate meteorology courses and advise students.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Provide service to the department and external agencies.

Connaissances

Meteorology

Teaching

Research funding

Formation

PhD in meteorology

Outils

MATLAB

R

GIS

Description du poste

Job Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Meteorology

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM CCE - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti (00007816))

Work Location: 1002X Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

Pay Grade: Academic

Job Description

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor of meteorology. All areas of specialization will be considered, with preference given to candidates that demonstrate an eagerness to apply their research to a coastal context, particularly in tropical cyclone dynamics, mesoscale storm systems, artificial intelligence applications, and/or air quality. Ideal applicants will possess the potential to establish productive, externally funded research programs. Competitive candidates should also communicate a clear potential to teach classes within LSU’s B.S. degree program in coastal meteorology, as well as to develop future coursework in their area of expertise. This position is part of an exciting multi-position hire within DOCS consisting of four new faculty hires with an expected start date of Fall 2027.

About the Department

Established in 1860, LSU is Louisiana’s flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as an R1 research university. The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) has strong biological, physical, chemical, geological, fisheries, meteorology, and wetland biogeochemistry programs in continental shelf, coastal, estuarine, and wetland environments. Located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, on the banks of the Mississippi River, LSU is surrounded by diverse aquatic and coastal habitats. DOCS is housed within LSU’s nationally distinctive College of the Coast & Environment and is home to 25 full-time equivalent faculty members, 77 graduate students, and numerous research associates, postdoctoral scientists, and support staff. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, while contributing to BS degrees in Coastal Environmental Science and Coastal Meteorology. DOCS faculty enjoy access to well-equipped research laboratories, substantial supercomputing resources, field support services, and a shared marine lab at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, LA. LUMCON is located 100 miles from LSU, with access to surrounding coastal environments supported by facilities including boats, field stations, laboratory space, and dormitories.

Job Responsibilities

• 50% -Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on student thesis committees.
• 40% - Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded and independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish journal articles, reports, books, conference proceedings etc.
• 10% - Provide service/advice to the University, professional organizations, and local, state and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field by the start of the appointment.
• Primary scholarly focus in meteorology.

To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor

• Postdoctoral Research Experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience teaching college-level science courses as a teaching assistant or instructor of record.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research.

To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor

• Postdoctoral Research Experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience teaching college-level science courses as a teaching assistant or instructor of record.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-review research.
• Must have prior faculty appointment at the associate professor rank OR at least 6 years in a prior faculty appointment at the assistant professor rank OR 6 years in a professional research-based position with oversight as a Principal Investigator of an independent research program.

Additional Position Information

• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
• Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.
• Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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