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Assistant Professor, Atmospheric Science - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (6003)
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Position Number: 2101094
Location: DeKalb, IL
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Assistant Professor, Atmospheric Science - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (6003)

Position Description Summary:
The Department of Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences at Northern Illinois University invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Atmospheric Science at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2021 (http://employment.niu.edu/postings/54699). The Department is seeking an atmospheric scientist or physical geographer with expertise in meteorology/climatology and an ability to integrate risk modeling using machine learning, statistics, and other data-driven techniques with output from numerical climate or weather modeling.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of meteorology undergraduates in the department's B.S. meteorology program as well as teach and mentor geography students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. Student engagement is a key component to NIU's mission. As such, the desired candidate will aid in the development of unique learning opportunities that enhance STEM education and outreach. The Department is particularly interested in candidates that can develop coursework in applied atmospheric science using machine learning, statistics, and other forms of data analytics. The successful candidate will be expected to make research contributions in one or more of the following areas: weather analysis and forecasting, machine learning and other applications of artificial intelligence, numerical climate or weather modeling, geospatial techniques and analysis, applied meteorology or climatology, and/or water resources. Applied and interdisciplinary science is central to the Department and its programs; the candidate should be able to bridge atmospheric science and societal vulnerability assessments, from short-term predictions of weather hazard impacts to long-term projections of climate change and socioeconomic trends.

The successful candidate is expected to seek external funding in support of scholarship. The Department has exceptional facilities to support established strengths in GIS and mapping science, soils, hydrology, urban/economic geography, and applied atmospheric science. Preference will be given to persons who can demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, in both research and teaching, with faculty in the Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability, and Energy. The candidate is expected to integrate his/her research program with an existing private company partnership focused on weather perils via the Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS) hub, which is a new, leading-edge campus research center focusing on innovative solutions to sustainability.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Significant experience in programming, data visualization, machine learning, statistics, and/or other data-driven techniques.

Evidence of applied and/or interdisciplinary research experience, with skill in integrating risk assessment and data analytics techniques with observed data or numerical model output.

Evidence of high-quality teaching and experiential learning engagement with diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Prior grant writing experience.

Hiring Rate/Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Working Hours:
Posting Date: 12/14/2020
Closing Date:
Priority Review Date: 01/15/2021
Open Until Filled?

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must include (1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names and email addresses of at least three references. Optional materials include (1) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (2) evidence of grantsmanship. Applications must be submitted electronically to this link, http://employment.niu.edu/postings/54699. Review will commence for completed applications received by January 15, 2021 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. NIU values diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Questions may be sent via email to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Walker Ashley at washley@niu.edu.

To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/54762

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
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TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560