Assistant Professor position – North Carolina State University

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an assistant professor in physical oceanography focused on large-scale ocean circulation. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as engaging in research and supervision. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a strong potential for research and innovative teaching methods. This position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across geosciences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a related science required.
• Demonstrated strong potential for accomplishments in research and teaching.
• Expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in general marine physics and/or physical oceanography.
• Supervise research and provide mentorship to students.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within geosciences.

Skills

Strong potential for outstanding accomplishments in research

Research supervision capabilities

Teaching skills in marine physics or physical oceanography

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a related science

Job description

Overview

North Carolina State University (NC State), Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS), seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in physical oceanography, in the area of large-scale ocean circulation. Possible research areas include: roles of the oceans in climate variability and climate change, boundary current dynamics, geophysical wave dynamics, the global thermohaline circulation, and exchange processes between the oceans and marginal seas. Skills in the application of theory, observations, computer modeling and data assimilation are preferred, as is a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaborations across and beyond the geosciences. The start date is 15 August 2015.

Qualifications and responsibilities

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a related science. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding accomplishments in research, research supervision, and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including general marine physics and/or physical oceanography, and other classes commensurate with the candidate’s interest and expertise. MEAS places a high value on excellent instruction and the use of innovative teaching methods.

About MEAS and facilities

Affiliated with the College of Sciences at NC State, MEAS is one of the largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. The department supports multidisciplinary study of severe weather and its impacts, coastal processes and ecosystems, land surface evolution, water quality and climate change. Opportunities exist for disciplinary and interdisciplinary interactions with more than 30 marine, earth, and atmospheric scientists on problems relating to global and regional climate/environmental change, environmental processes and prediction, and the interactions among components of the Earth system. Additional information about the department and its facilities can be found at the MEAS website. Marine research facilities and opportunities for collaboration in the marine sciences are also available at NC State’s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) in Morehead City, NC.

Application information

Review of applications will begin on 15 October 2014; the position will remain open until filled. Applications, including cover letters, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and contact information for three references, must be submitted online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Please search for position number 104244.