Part-time Lecturer in Climate Modeling

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University in Medford, MA invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach Climate Modeling (ECS-0062) in Spring 2027. The course covers how Earth's climate is represented in models of varying complexity and how such models can be used to test hypotheses and predict future changes.

The instructor may modify content with department chair approval; course enrolls 5-10 undergraduates; scheduling is January 20 to May 3, with an exam period May 7–14, and one weekly office hour.

Responsibilities

• Teach Climate Modeling (ECS-0062) for Spring 2027 at Tufts University.
• Offer one weekly office hour and engage with 5-10 undergraduate students.

Job description

The Department of Earth & Climate Sciences at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach "Climate Modeling" (ECS-0062) in Spring 2027. This course aims to help students understand how Earth's climate is represented in models of varying complexity and how such models can be used to test hypotheses and predict future changes. Course materials are available for the instructor to use, though there is also flexibility to modify content and materials based on the instructor's interests. The course will enroll approximately 5-10 undergraduate students. The semester runs from January 20th through May 3rd 2027, plus an exam during the final exam period (May 7-14th). Course scheduling can be done in consultation with the department chair. The instructor will hold one weekly session of office hours.

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