"Unranked Renewable Term Instructor/Lecturer of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences- Meteorology"

Position Title: Unranked Renewable Term Instructor/Lecturer of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences- Meteorology

Location: School of Meteorology

Department: School of Meteorology

Position Type: Faculty

Qualifications: Applicants must possess an M.S. or Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline at the time of appointment and possess a record of experience indicating high potential for teaching excellence at the University of Oklahoma. The candidate will be expected to teach up to 3 courses per semester, to develop and teach courses of programmatic need, to broadly participate in the development of new curricula, and to participate in intramural and extramural service.

Application Instructions: To apply, submit as one single pdf document a comprehensive cover letter (not to exceed 10 pages), current curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of at least 3 people who can serve as references to the link here: http://apply.interfolio.com/163576. The cover letter may address the candidate's approach to teaching (e.g., past instructional and mentorship experiences, and plans/goals for teaching at the University of Oklahoma including existing and proposed courses), service (e.g., a vision for internal service to the academic unit, the College and the University, and for external service to our scientific community and other stakeholders), and student mentorship. Screening of applications will begin on March 14, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

The School of Meteorology (https://ou.edu/ags/meteorology) at the University of Oklahoma invite applications for an Unranked Renewable Term faculty position focused on teaching. The School is housed within the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. The Mission of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences is to offer the following: innovative and multi-disciplinary education, research, and outreach programs in an environment that empowers students, faculty, and staff to seek solutions to grand environmental and humanitarian challenges; to advance technology and propel knowledge that addresses our changing planet; and to develop engaged individuals for rewarding careers in the private sector, academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and entrepreneurship.

To support existing teaching needs and planned curricula developments, we seek an experienced professional to join the School's faculty in a renewable term appointment as Instructor (completed M.S.) or Lecturer (completed Ph.D.). The ideal candidate will have the following: i) sufficient expertise in the atmospheric sciences to broadly support and expand our undergraduate degree programs and general education coursework, and ii) unique experience(s) in one or more of the following areas - private sector meteorology, emergency management, weather/climate risk, science/forecast communication, aviation meteorology, broadcast meteorology, and/or insurance/reinsurance.

The Committee Chair for this search is Dr. Zachary Lebo, zachary.lebo@ou.edu.

The School of Meteorology is currently composed of 30 faculty and has a long and distinguished history of excellence in various sub-fields of the atmospheric sciences. Our vision is to develop the School into a globally-engaged, student-centered atmospheric science program to advance the Nation's Weather, Water, and Climate enterprise, by leveraging our strengths in research, education, and community engagement.