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Tenure-track faculty position in synoptic meteorology - Ohio State University

The Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level, commencing autumn semester 2022. We seek a scholar with research interests in synoptic meteorology and weather forecasting. Our undergraduate Atmospheric Science Program has >70 majors and has grown significantly in recent years. This position will support our Atmospheric Sciences Program at the undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS, PhD) levels. The successful candidate will teach synoptic meteorology and forecasting courses at the undergraduate level and graduate classes in atmospheric science that are commensurate with their research interests. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on mid-latitude weather systems, numerical weather prediction, radar meteorology, or severe weather. The successful candidate will be expected to attract external funding and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. 

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a closely related field is required. All applicants are expected to have fundable research programs and to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction. Preferred qualifications include experience developing or working in interdisciplinary research teams, ties to operational weather forecasting activities, university teaching experience and experience mentoring members of underrepresented groups. Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

About Columbus: The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over two million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology industries. Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life, and was selected as one of the Top 10 cities for African Americans to live, work, and play by Black Enterprise magazine. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here.

Application Instructions: Apply to Academic Jobs Online.

A complete application consists of a cover letter including teaching, research and service credentials, a curriculum vitae; a diversity statement articulating your demonstrated commitments and capacities to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring, or outreach and engagement; up to three representative publications, and contact information for three references. Inquiries may be directed to Darla Munroe at munroe.9 at osu.edu. Applications received prior to November 15, 2021 will receive priority consideration.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. Over the next few years, The Ohio State University is committed to welcoming 350 new faculty hires, many of which will contribute to growing our role as a premier research university equipped to answer and interrogate the critical domestic and global societal challenges that deter equality and inclusion. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. The university is a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Sessional Instructor Appointment in Environment Science - Simon Fraser University

The School of Environmental Science at SFU is hiring two instructors to teach undergraduate courses (EVSC 300 - Seminar in Environmental Science) and EVSC 400 (Environmental Science Capstone) for Spring 2022. The deadline is Oct 4.

EVSC 300-3 Seminar in Environmental Science

Campus: Burnaby

E100 Tuesday 5:30 – 8:20 PM

Course Description: Provides Environmental Science students the opportunity to investigate an environmental science topic in depth, through lecture and bi-weekly guest speakers from diverse sectors (academia, government, industry and NGOs).

Minimum Qualifications: Natural science-based Bachelor’s degree and research-based Master’s degree, or natural science-based PhD in progress, all in Environmental Science or a related disciple (e.g. Biology, Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Geography, Oceanography).

Recommended Qualifications: Natural science-based PhD in Environmental Science with a minimum of 4 months teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

EVSC 400-4 Environmental Science Capstone

Campus: Burnaby

LEC Wednesday and Friday 8:30 AM – 10: 20 AM

Course Description: In the final year of undergraduate study, students from all Environmental Science concentrations will integrate their disciplinary, science backgrounds to solve environmental problems. Project-based coursework will promote collaborative group work, emphasizing research skills, data analysis, scientific writing and communication, preparing students for employment as Environmental Scientists.

Minimum Qualifications: Natural science-based Bachelor’s degree and research based Master’s degree, or natural science-based PhD in progress, all in Environmental Science or a related disciple (e.g. Biology, Earth Sciences, Geology, Physical Geography, Oceanography).

Recommended Qualifications: Natural science-based PhD in Environmental Science with a minimum of 4 months teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Letter of application, curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references should be sent to evscmgr@sfu.ca.

Mail: Director, School of Environmental Science
c/o Rebecca Ho, Manager, Academic and Administrative Services
School of Environmental Science, Faculty of Environment
TASC2 8900
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

You will be asked to have your references send letters of recommendation if you make the short list. Inquiries may be addressed to Rebecca Ho at evscmgr@sfu.ca.

Meteorologist position in BC - John Wood Group

John Wood Group is a multinational engineering firm headquartered in Scotland, we are actively looking to hire a meteorologist as an operational weather forecaster to join our team. While we have offices scattered throughout the world and all of Canada (including Vancouver), the company's main weather offices have traditionally operated from Ottawa and St. John's.However, with COVID-19 requiring a remote work adaptation of us all, we are now keen on candidates located in our western time zones and, therefore, we are very much open to hire good candidates for this position among EOAS recent graduates.

For complete details about this opportunity and how to apply for this job, please contact Gus Pereira at gus.pereira@woodplc.com. 

Faculty positions in Climate and Sustainability - the University of Toronto

The School of the Environment at the University of Toronto has two open tenure stream faculty positions this year, as follows:

Assistant Professor - Communicating Climate Change 

We seek candidates conducting interdisciplinary research on how climate change is understood and communicated among diverse knowledge producers and audiences. Ideally, candidates will have a grounding in both climate science and climate policy, as well as in communication and community engagement. Candidates’ research may include topics such as (but not limited to): how society creates, understands, and acts upon the scientific evidence of climate change; how that evidence is mediated and interpreted through politics, language, art, culture, and religion; and the range of communication strategies employed by diverse actors in climate policy processes.

Assistant Professor – The Sustainability Transition 

We seek candidates conducting interdisciplinary research on the social, economic, political, and technological transitions necessary for sustainability. Specifically, we seek candidates versed in science and technology studies, whose research investigates sociotechnical transitions, pathways to decarbonization, and societal changes required to promote sustainability. Candidates’ research must be related to investigating effective solutions for achieving just and sustainable societies, and the technological, socio-economic, institutional, political, and/or cultural change required to do so. We prefer candidates who have demonstrated the ability to build inter- and trans-disciplinary collaborations that navigate the manifold interconnections between science and society. 

For details of deadlines and how to apply, please visit here.