Assistant Professor

*Working Title:*Assistant Professor
*Department:*Earth and Atmospheric Sciences-1086
*Requisition Number:*F_210127
*Posting Open Date:*09/15/2021
*Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):*11/01/2021
*Open Until Filled:*Yes
*Description of Work:*The successful candidate will be expected to advise and direct graduate students and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate atmospheric sciences curricula and develop courses in their area of expertise.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences ([https://eas.unl.edu](https://eas.unl.edu/)) offers a B.S. degree in Meteorology-Climatology (as well as a B.S. degree in geology) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences with an optional specialization in Meteorology-Climatology. Additional information about atmospheric science research and teaching in the Department can be found at [https://weather.unl.edu](https://weather.unl.edu/).

The UNL Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See [http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination](http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination).
*Minimum Required Qualifications:*Candidates must: 1) hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment and 2) provide evidence of (or demonstrate strong potential for) research in hydrometeorology/hydroclimatology at weather or climate timescales and teaching excellence in atmospheric science.
*Preferred Qualifications:*Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully integrated research on processes and phenomena within the atmospheric and terrestrial portions of the hydrologic cycle, and to those with involvement in related professional activities. Applicants with research strengths in the areas of hydrologic hazards, hydrologic impacts of climate change, water security, or related societal topics are especially encouraged to apply.
*How to Apply:*Click "Apply for this job" and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:

* A cover letter.
* A curriculum vitae.
* A single document which includes:
* A statement of teaching philosophy.
* A statement of research specifying the applicant's future research foci and external funding potential for these foci.
* A diversity statement.

* names of at least three references.
The teaching statement, research statement, and diversity statement must be a single document and attached as "Other Document."*For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:*Matthew Van Den Broeke
mvandenbroeke2@unl.edu
*Job Category (old):*Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
*Job Type:*9 Month
*Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:*No
*Planned Hire Date:*August 15, 2022
*Appointment End Date:*12/31/9999