Entry-level Assistant Professor (Climate Data Analysis)

Overview

Department of Watershed Sciences, Quinney College of Natural Resources. Entry-level Assistant Professor (Climate Data Analysis). 

Responsibilities

Successful candidate for this position will be teaching 4-5 academic courses per year which may include one large-format, 3000 level, undergraduate climate science course for non-majors, one or two upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses in data wrangling/management/analysis, one upper-level undergraduate/graduate course in programming and/or data visualization, and one studio course in climate data at the graduate level; competing for external research grants; mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-doctoral researchers; publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and other academic products; collaborating with faculty and extension personnel to create a highly productive team of watershed scientists at Utah State University.

Qualifications

Candidates must have: Doctorate in atmospheric science, meteorology, climatology, earth systems science, hydrology, civil/environmental engineering or related fields. Foreign equivalent degree is acceptable; demonstrated experience teaching courses and conducting research on climate science, with a corresponding publication record; an ability to develop an externally funded research program. Required skills and publication/presentation requirements may be earned during advanced educational studies.

Preferred qualifications include relevant post-doctoral experience; a demonstrated ability to implement innovative teaching methods; experience working with large, multi-dimensional data (e.g. netCDF, HDF, GRIB, TIFF), climate model outputs (i.e. CMIP GCMs, downscaled data), translating gridded climate data into other formats for hydroclimate and ecological analysis, uncertainty and risk quantification, meteorological station time series data, and/or making climate data tools for policymakers and decisionmakers; demonstrated ability and willingness to work productively with land management agencies and various stakeholder groups; record of securing research funding; demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity in STEM fields.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter – Upload to “Other Documents 1-10”

3) Contact information for 3 professional references

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

This Assistant Professor (Climate Data Analysis) position is located in Logan, Utah, which is situated in a spectacular Rocky Mountain valley approximately one and one-half hour drive north of Salt Lake City. Applications, along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, and a list of at least three references, should be submitted online at http://hr.usu.edu/jobs at the “Join Us” link. More information about this position may be obtained by contacting the Utah State University Human Resources Office, 8800 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-8800; [email protected]; phone: 435-797-0216; fax: 435-797-1816. Utah State University is a Carnegie Research Doctoral Extensive University, an AA/EO employer, and has been chosen as a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity Program recipient.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 7/2023

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*updated 09/2023