---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CLIMLIST <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 9:11 AM Subject: Vacancy: Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the University of Nevada-Reno (USA) Origin: Franco Biondi <[email protected]>
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Climate Science (Search Number 71148) The Department of Geography at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the area of climate science with an expected start date of July 1, 2013. We seek applicants with broad research interests in processes and mechanisms of climate science, such as interannual to multidecadal climate variability, interactions between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces, regional-scale weather and climate processes in natural and human-modified landscapes, long-term coupling and feedbacks between climate and landscape evolution; and/or hydroclimatology of arid and semiarid regions. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative skills, interest in collaborating with a range of natural and social scientists on interdisciplinary topics, and a commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A demonstrated track record in research and teaching is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated on previous experience, communication skills, publication record, grant and contract activities, ability to work both collaboratively and independently and personal area of expertise that complements existing faculty. We seek a candidate who will develop their own externally funded research projects as well as be willing to work collaboratively with department faculty and contribute to existing projects. Required Qualifications: . Ph.D. in climatology, geography, meteorology, earth science, or other relevant disciplines at time of appointment. . Record of climate related peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations at professional meetings. Preferred Qualifications: . Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. . Familiarity with installation, maintenance, and use of data collection networks for weather and climate studies. . Record of climate related research program development or other demonstrated ability to obtain and complete research grants and contracts from governmental or private funding agencies. . Experience with the analysis of climate data sets. . Experience with analysis of climate simulations and/or data to understand impacts on water resources and fire regimes. . Ability to use and/or modify regional climate models. For questions on the position, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Douglas Boyle, <[email protected]>. Please attach a resume/cv, a cover letter that describes how your background, experience, and current activities match the position description, and include contact information for three professional references. In addition, please include a Statement of Teaching Interests and a Statement of Research and Plans. For full consideration, apply by January 2, 2013, using the online system available at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11627 -- Katherine Klink Dept of Geography, Environment and Society Univ of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 [email protected] phone (direct): 612-625-3452<http://www.geog.umn.edu/people/profile.php?UID=klink> http://www.geog.umn.edu/people/profile.php?UID=klink
