Job Description:

The Department of Geography is currently seeking applications for a one-year academic position (from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 2025) in Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology, with the role of Visiting Professor. Depending on departmental requirements, funding availability, and the candidate’s successful performance, there is a possibility of extending the position for up to two additional years.

We seek an individual committed to excellent teaching, advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to the environmental strengths within the Department of Geography. The position entails teaching five courses during the 2024-2025 academic year, including both synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, introductory meteorology, upper-level physical meteorology, and one course according to the candidate’s specialty and departmental needs. To cast the widest net of possible candidates with relevant experience, we require at least a Master’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, or an allied field at the time of appointment.

Ohio University is a four-year very high research activity (R1) public institution of over 20,000 students located in Athens, a progressive community situated in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. The Department of Geography currently has 12 full-time tenured faculty members, one full-time instructional faculty member, around 150 undergraduate majors and over a dozen masters students. Within Geography are a range of degree programs including Climate, environment and society, GIScience, Urban planning and sustainability, Broadcast meteorology, and Meteorology. The Meteorology and Broadcast meteorology tracks combined currently have over 50 undergraduate majors and minors. The newly renovated Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis supports teaching and research in meteorology, climatology, and forecasting, and provides numerous experiential learning opportunities, especially in the adjacent Geovisualization Center.

For more information please visit us online at www.ohio.edu/geography.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Geography, or an allied field by start date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Geography, or an allied field.

Teaching experience in synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, and ability to teach a course in physical meteorology.

Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Geography

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Joey Pierce, piercej@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.