Assistant Professor

The Department of Geography at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences. We seek a promising scholar with research and teaching expertise in meteorology and atmospheric science, and with the demonstrated potential to emerge as a leader in the field.

Outstanding opportunities for collaboration exist with other campus centers and units, including the Translational Data Analytics Institute, Sustainability Institute, and the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.

Performance Objectives

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a productive research program;
• Attraction external funding;
• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Demonstrate excellence in student mentorship; and,
• Support departmental operations as an active citizen through service on committees, project assignments, and/or administrative leadership roles.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or a closely related field. We seek a colleague with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: physical, polar, tropical, synoptic, mesoscale, or radar meteorology.

Desired: The ideal candidate should have a strong background in meteorology. Previous degrees in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology are preferred. The candidates research program may also leverage the Department of Geographys newly available mobile phased array X-band radar coming online in winter 2026. Previous experience with university teaching is also desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, collegiality, and the capacity to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within the department, the university, and the broader atmospheric sciences community.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources.

How to Apply

Application period closes December 1, 2025. Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your teaching approaches, experience and philosophy.
• Attachment 5: Names and contact information for three references.

We will solicit letters of reference for shortlist candidates selected to move forward in the search process.

Department of Geography