Assistant Teaching Professor

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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