Assistant Professor: Synoptic Meteorology & AI Forecasting

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Synoptic Meteorology and AI Forecasting. The position begins August 2027 in the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, located in San José, within Silicon Valley infrastructure and partnerships.

Required qualifications include a PhD and demonstrated teaching and research in synoptic dynamics and forecasting, with emphasis on AI forecasting platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or closely related field by time of appointment.
• Ability to teach and develop courses in synoptic-dynamics, forecasting, and mesoscale at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated research directly relevant to candidate’s expertise.
• Demonstrated awareness of diverse student population and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in synoptic meteorology and forecasting.
• Conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, generate grants, supervise student research.
• Participate in shared governance and service within department and university.
• Organize classes in the Canvas LMS with attention to learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching and advisement for diverse student populations.

Skills

Synoptic dynamics

Forecasting

AI forecasting platforms

Teaching

Inclusive teaching

Education

PhD in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Tools

HPC

Observational instruments

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Synoptic Meteorology and AI Forecasting. The position begins August 2027 in the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, located in San José, within Silicon Valley infrastructure and partnerships.

Required qualifications include a PhD and demonstrated teaching and research in synoptic dynamics and forecasting, with emphasis on AI forecasting platforms.