Assistant Teaching Professor Meteorology and Geospatial Science

Mississippi State University, Department of Geosciences; Mississippi; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mississippi State University, Department of Geosciences, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Meteorology and Geospatial Science (9-month, non-tenure-track). The successful candidate will teach meteorology and geospatial courses, contribute to curriculum development, and advise students in a growing program that includes online offerings.

Responsibilities include supporting face-to-face and online instruction, recording lectures, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in meteorology, geopstatial sciences, environmental geosciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum 18 hours in meteorology or related field.
• Preferred teaching experience in meteorology, atmospheric science or geospatial fields.
• Experience with online or distance-learning environments is desirable.
• Ability to connect concepts to real-world applications for diverse students.

Aufgaben

• Teach courses in meteorology and related geospatial areas in face-to-face and online formats.
• Contribute to curriculum development and provide academic advising to students.
• Record lectures and support online graduate programs when appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Teaching meteorology

Geospatial analysis

Student advising

Online/remote teaching

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in meteorology

18 hours in meteorology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Teaching Professor Meteorology and Geospatial Science (9-month)

Department Profile

The Department of Geosciences currently has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty, four teaching professors, and six full-time instructors. Within the department, there are four areas of disciplinary emphasis: Geology, Geography, Geospatial Science, and Atmospheric Science, which offer numerous opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration focused on the global climate system. Mississippi State University holds the “Very High Research Activity” (R1) designation from the Carnegie Foundation and is ranked in the top 100 for research and development expenditures among all institutions in the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey. The Department of Geosciences provides undergraduate and graduate degree tracks in professional meteorology, broadcast meteorology, geology, geospatial sciences, and an acclaimed online meteorology programs. More information about the Mississippi State University Department of Geosciences is available on our website: www.geosciences.msstate.edu.

Position Function

The position is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track teaching faculty appointment. The successful candidate will teach up to four course sections per semester, with primary teaching responsibilities in meteorology and secondary teaching responsibilities in geospatial sciences. Courses may include atmospheric science, meteorology, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Teaching assignments may include both face-to-face and online courses. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may be available depending on departmental needs and enrollment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses in meteorology and related geospatial areas in both face-toface and online formats; contribute to curriculum and course development as appropriate; and provide academic advising and mentoring to students, including students enrolled in online graduate programs.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in meteorology, geopstatial sciences, environmental geosciences, or related discipline and a minimum of 18 hours in meteorology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include college-level teaching experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, geospatial science, remote sensing, or related fields; experience teaching in online or distance-learning environments; and experience applying geospatial technologies to atmospheric or environmental problems. Demonstrated ability to connect course concepts to real-world applications and to effectively explain quantitative material to students with diverse educational backgrounds is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate instruction and student success. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively engage students in both face-to-face and online learning environments are essential. The candidate should also demonstrate proficiency with contemporary instructional technologies and relevant meteorological and geospatial software and an ability to incorporate appropriate technologies and applied examples into instruction.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The successful candidate must be able to teach online, teach in a classroom, and to record lecture videos.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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