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Description
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology serves the people of South Dakota as their technological university. Its mission is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and science; to advance the state of knowledge and application of this knowledge through research and scholarship; and to benefit the state, regions, and nation through collaborative efforts in education and economic development.
Position Overview:
The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is seeking an atmospheric scientist for a faculty position in atmospheric sciences to complement and expand current areas of research in cloud physics, radar meteorology, land surface processes, numerical modeling, fire weather and biogeochemistry. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in mesoscale, synoptic or boundary layer meteorology and/or with a background in wind and solar energy, and/or atmospheric water resources.
Qualifications:
Applicants should possess a PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related physical or natural sciences field, or obtain it by the start date. We seek an individual who will acquire external research funding, and who will actively recruit and interact with graduate and undergraduate students in the Atmospheric Science programs.
The successful applicant will join other Institute scientists as a non-tenure track faculty member in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and teach from 2 to 4 courses per academic year. The department offers a curriculum that satisfies federal requirements for civil service employment as a meteorologist. Degree programs include an Atmospheric Science track in the Interdisciplinary Sciences, BS degree, a MS in Atmospheric Science, and a PhD in Atmospheric and Environmental Science.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, applicants must apply on-line. If you need an accommodation to the on-line application process, please contact Human Resources. Review of applications will begin February 17, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
The School of Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, military status, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, political preference or disability in employment or the provision of service.