"Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology"

Position Summary

The Department of Geography at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, academic-year (9-month), Associate/Full Professor position with tenure in Tropical Meteorology, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. This position is part of a university-wide cluster hire in the area of Disasters, Risk, and Communication, supported through the Presidential Strategic Hiring Initiative (PHI). The successful candidate will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary research and instructional community addressing pressing challenges associated with climate extremes, compound disasters, risk communication, and resilience.

We seek a specialist in tropical meteorology, with interest in hazard and risk communication. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program and will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across campus, including those affiliated with the NSF-funded Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD), the UGA Research Institute (UGARI), and the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), among others. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as well as some combination of existing upper-level courses that meet the instructional needs of our growing Atmospheric Sciences program, such as Atmospheric Dynamics, Atmospheric Physics, Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Mesoscale and Radar Meteorology, Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, and Weather Analysis and Forecasting.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2025 and continue until filled. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references as part of their application. Supporting documents should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s background relative to the responsibilities of the position, curriculum vitae, and three representative publications. In addition, applicants should provide a statement of teaching philosophy and a statement of research philosophy that highlights their goals and interest in tropical meteorology and hazards. For questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Grundstein (andrewg@uga.edu).

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2565P
Working Title: Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology
Department: Franklin-Geography
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

Classification Title: Professor
Faculty Rank: Open Rank (Tenure Track)
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
Additional Requirements: Candidates must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and the Department of Geography. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ideal candidates will have a strong background in extreme weather phenomena in tropical environments, and should demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and public engagement.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy