About the role
Position Function
The position is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track teaching faculty appointment. The successful candidate will teach up to four course sections per semester, with primary teaching responsibilities in meteorology and secondary teaching responsibilities in geospatial sciences. Courses may include atmospheric science, meteorology, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Teaching assignments may include both face-to-face and online courses. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may be available depending on departmental needs and enrollment.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile
The Department of Geosciences currently has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty, four teaching professors, and six full-time instructors. Within the department, there are four areas of disciplinary emphasis: Geology, Geography, Geospatial Science, and Atmospheric Science, which offer numerous opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration focused on the global climate system. Mississippi State University holds the “Very High Research Activity” (R1) designation from the Carnegie Foundation and is ranked in the top 100 for research and development expenditures among all institutions in the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey. The Department of Geosciences provides undergraduate and graduate degree tracks in professional meteorology, broadcast meteorology, geology, geospatial sciences, and an acclaimed online meteorology programs. More information about the Mississippi State University Department of Geosciences is available on our website: www.geosciences.msstate.edu.
Area of Specialization
Meteorology and Geospatial Science
Anticipated Appointment Date
August 16, 2027
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach courses in meteorology and related geospatial areas in both face-to-face and online formats; contribute to curriculum and course development as appropriate; and provide academic advising and mentoring to students, including students enrolled in online graduate programs.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in meteorology, geopstatial sciences, environmental geosciences, or related discipline and a minimum of 18 hours in meteorology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include college-level teaching experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, geospatial science, remote sensing, or related fields; experience teaching in online or distance-learning environments; and experience applying geospatial technologies to atmospheric or environmental problems. Demonstrated ability to connect course concepts to real-world applications and to effectively explain quantitative material to students with diverse educational backgrounds is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate instruction and student success. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively engage students in both face-to-face and online learning environments are essential. The candidate should also demonstrate proficiency with contemporary instructional technologies and relevant meteorological and geospatial software and an ability to incorporate appropriate technologies and applied examples into instruction.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The successful candidate must be able to teach online, teach in a classroom, and to record lecture videos.
Instructions for Applying
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, concise teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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