Job Description

The School of Meteorology (https://ou.edu/ags/meteorology) at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on social and/or behavioral sciences applied to weather and climate studies. The School is housed within the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. The Mission of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences is to the following: offer innovative and multi-disciplinary education, research, and outreach programs in an environment that empowers students, faculty, and staff to seek solutions to grand environmental and humanitarian challenges; advance technology and propel knowledge that addresses our changing planet; and develop engaged individuals for rewarding careers in the private sector, academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and entrepreneurship.

We seek an innovative scholar to contribute to research, curriculum development, and teaching on the application of social and/or behavioral sciences to weather and climate studies. Topical research areas of interest include, but are not limited to the following: i) risk management and communication; ii) human behavior and decision making; iii) emergency management; iv) forecast and warning communication; and v) societal impacts.

The School of Meteorology is currently composed of 31 faculty and has a long and distinguished history of excellence in various sub-fields of the atmospheric sciences. Our vision is to develop the School into a globally-engaged, student-centered atmospheric science program to advance the Nation’s Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise, by leveraging our strengths in research, education, and community engagement.

The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1, comprehensive, public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. The University of Oklahoma enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. 

Norman is a vibrant university town of around 130,000 inhabitants with a growing entertainment and art scene. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings. Visit https://www.ou.edu/facultyrecruitment and https://www.ou.edu/dam/provost/documents/facultyflipbook.pdf for more information. Within an easy commute, Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy and outstanding cultural venues adding to the region’s growing appeal.

Applicants must possess a PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. The candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, independent research program; to develop and teach courses; and to contribute to mentorship and advisement of students in the undergraduate and graduate degree programs of the School of Meteorology.

To apply, submit as one single pdf document a comprehensive cover letter (not to exceed 10 pages), current curriculum vitae, and a list of at least 3 people who can serve as references to the link here: http://apply.interfolio.com/152782

The cover letter may address the candidate’s approach to teaching (e.g., past instructional and mentorship experiences and plans/goals for teaching at the University of Oklahoma including teaching existing and proposed courses and inclusive excellence), research (e.g., prior contributions to research and goals for developing a research program at the University of Oklahoma), service (e.g., a vision for internal service to the academic unit, the College and the University, and for external service to our scientific community and other stakeholders), and student mentorship.  

Screening of applications will begin on 15 December 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to the search committee co-Chairs, Dr. Elinor Martin ([email protected]) and Dr. David Bodine ([email protected]).