Faculty Position – Yale University

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

Job summary

A prestigious university in Connecticut is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in climate sciences. The ideal candidate will develop independent research programs and teach students while facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations. This role requires outstanding research, teaching, and scholarly leadership abilities. Applications should be submitted online by November 1, 2017 for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Outstanding prospects for research and scholarly leadership.
• Teaching excellence.
• Ability to complement existing departmental strengths.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement independent, externally-funded research programs.
• Teach and advise students.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research.

Job description

Overview

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in the broad area of climate sciences. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to) the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere and ocean, climate change, paleoclimate, and the dynamics of planetary and exoplanetary atmospheres.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement independent, externally-funded research programs.
• Teach and advise students.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with outstanding prospects for research, scholarly leadership, and teaching excellence who will complement the existing strengths of the Department. A successful applicant will develop and implement independent, externally-funded research programs, teach and advise students, and facilitate interdisciplinary research.

Application Information

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications, a statement of research, a statement of teaching interests, and four confidential letters of reference. Applications should be submitted online at Interfolio. Applications arriving before November 1, 2017 will receive full consideration. For information regarding Yale Geology and Geophysics, visit our web site at http://earth.yale.edu.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.