Assistant Professor of Teaching

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Teaching

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Geography

Assistant Professor of Teaching

Department of Geography

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Geography at The Ohio State University invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. We seek a promising scholar with research and teaching expertise in meteorology and atmospheric science, and with the demonstrated potential to emerge as a leader in the field.

Outstanding opportunities for collaboration exist with other campus centers and units, including the Translational Data Analytics Institute, Sustainability Institute, and the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.

Performance Objectives

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Demonstrate excellence in student mentorship; and,
• Support departmental operations as an active citizen through service on committees, project assignments, and/or administrative leadership roles.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or a closely related field. We seek a colleague with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: physical, polar, tropical, synoptic, mesoscale, or radar meteorology.

Desired: The ideal candidate should have a strong background in meteorology. Previous degrees in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology are preferred. The candidate’s research program may also leverage the Department of Geography’s newly available mobile phased array X-band radar coming online in winter 2026. Previous experience with university teaching is also desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, collegiality, and the capacity to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within the department, the university, and the broader atmospheric sciences community.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

• CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Additional Information:

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