Assistant Professor of Weather & Climate Behavior

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on social and/or behavioral sciences applied to weather and climate studies. The School of Meteorology is home to 35 faculty and a long history of excellence.

We seek an empirically oriented scholar who can connect SBES to physical weather research, addressing risk communication, decision-making, public perceptions, and resilience in operational and policy contexts.

Qualifications

• PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field at appointment.
• Record of independent SBES research and potential to secure external funding.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent SBES research program within the School of Meteorology.
• Develop and teach courses in weather, climate, and social-behavioral topics.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate with atmospheric scientists and external partners.

Skills

SBES integration

Risk communication

Decision-making

Public perceptions

Hazards & disasters

Vulnerability & resilience

Policy settings

Education

PhD in Meteorology

Atmospheric Science

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Tools

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Survey methods

Job description

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on social and/or behavioral sciences applied to weather and climate studies. The School of Meteorology is home to 35 faculty and a long history of excellence.

We seek an empirically oriented scholar who can connect SBES to physical weather research, addressing risk communication, decision-making, public perceptions, and resilience in operational and policy contexts.