Description
Department Profile:
The Department of Geosciences currently has 16 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 and an acclaimed online meteorology program. More information about the
Mississippi State University Department of Geosciences is available on our website:
www.geosciences.msstate.edu.
Position Function:
The position is for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching professor on a nine-month appointment. The
successful candidate will teach up to four course sections per semester, with a maximum of eight course
sections over the nine-month period. The primary responsibility entails teaching meteorology courses to
online students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program, as
well as the Master of Science Applied Meteorology Program. The appointment is also likely to include
some face-to-face teaching for our Starkville Main Campus. The primary teaching needs include courses
in operational weather forecasting, satellite & radar meteorology, and severe weather, as well as other
coursework aligned with the candidate’s specialization. Summer teaching opportunities for additional
compensation may be available depending on enrollment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The typical course load for a teaching professor is four course sections per semester. Summer teaching
may be available for additional salary. In addition, the teaching professor will help advise online
graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree with minimum of 18 hours in meteorology or related field. Demonstration, evidence,
and commitment to excellence in teaching. Background knowledge of meteorology is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated ability to provide instructional examples showcasing
application of course materials, being able to teach online, and illustrating ability to explain quantitative
content to students with diverse educational backgrounds are highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality online
instruction, coupled with exceptional communication skills encompassing both written and verbal
proficiency. They should exhibit the ability to effectively engage with students in a distance learning
environment, fostering positive interactions and facilitating learning. Moreover, proficiency in utilizing
modern computer hardware and software to enhance instructional delivery is essential for this role.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The successful candidate must be able to teach online, teach in a classroom, and to record lecture
videos. The position is located in Starkville, MS.
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:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual
orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other
status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women,
members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community
that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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