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The University of Georgia Hiring for Lecturer in Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at Athens Area Full Time
Job Details
Posting Number:
F1873P
Working Title:
Lecturer in Geography and Atmospheric Sciences
Department:
Franklin-Geography
About the University of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:
The Department of Geography is a growing, thriving, and congenial department of 25 faculty within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The Department has over 100 undergraduates and 51 graduate students. Please see https://geography.uga.edu/ for more information. The Atmospheric Sciences Program, created in 2000, includes eight Geography faculty who are responsible for nearly all of the teaching responsibilities for the atmospheric sciences major that is housed in the Geography Department. The Atmospheric Sciences program has experienced rapid growth since the establishment of the major in 2017 and now has more than 50 majors. Our undergraduates have won multiple scholastic and research honors, including six NOAA Hollings Scholarships in the past three years and two National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships in the past year. Our facilities include an X-band radar operated in collaboration with Georgia Tech Research Institute, a broadcast studio with WSI Max graphics software, and numerical modeling capabilities. Our very active student groups include a student chapter of the American Meteorological Society, the WeatherDawgs forecasting team, and a computer coding club. The program website provides more information on the major as well as appropriate contacts for more information (https://geog.franklin.uga.edu/atsc/atmospheric-sciences-program).
Athens, Georgia is frequently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. (https://www.visitathensga.com/media/rankings-press-coverages/), and the state of Georgia is well known for its quality of life in both outdoor and urban activities (https://www.exploregeorgia.org/).
Posting Type:
External
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date:
08/01/2024
Job Posting Date:
02/01/2024
Open until filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter indicating interest in and suitability for the position.
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 1- to 2-page teaching philosophy statement
- Teaching portfolio including evidence of instructional effectiveness
- Names, titles and contact information for three professional references
All applications received by March 11, 2024 will receive full consideration, but the position is open until filled. Questions may be addressed to the search committee Chair, Dr. John Knox ([email protected]).Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
Classification Title:
Lecturer
Faculty Rank:
Lecturer
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications:
Lecturer candidates should hold a Ph.D. Degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Geography or related sciences.
Position Summary:
The Department of Geography and its associated Atmospheric Sciences Program invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position starting August 2024. The responsibilities include teaching some combination of four courses per semester in the undergraduate Atmospheric Sciences and Geography curricula. Some coursework responsibilities could possibly be offset by advising of undergraduates and student groups.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
The ideal candidate should reflect a strong commitment to teaching some combination of Atmospheric Physics, Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Mesoscale and Radar Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology/Climatology, Weather Analysis and Forecasting, and introductory courses in Physical Geography and Introduction to Weather and Climate at the undergraduate level.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):
No
Credit and P-Card policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position include teaching courses required for the Atmospheric Sciences B.S. degree program at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate levels. In addition the position will offer introductory courses in Geography as needed. The position may hold responsibilities in the area of coordinating and managing weather-related software and data, and in advising undergraduate B.S. majors in Atmospheric Sciences.
Percentage Of Time:
100
