The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning as early as August 1, 2022. We seek scholars with diverse interests in the atmospheric sciences that relate to critical societal issues including, but not limited to, weather and climate impacts (e.g., water availability, floods, and droughts), hazardous weather and wildfires, and air quality and human health.

Successful applicants will be expected to develop a high-impact research program, use innovative teaching methods to promote undergraduate and graduate educational success, contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment within the Department and University, and have the potential to address societally-relevant challenges requiring interdisciplinary approaches and teamwork. We encourage applications from candidates using novel approaches related to measurements and/or modeling in atmospheric sciences and related fields. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in a STEM field by the negotiated start date, have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and have demonstrated potential to conduct and publish collaborative, high-quality research.

Inquiries may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Kevin Perry (kevin.perry@utah.edu). Applicants should send the following documents, and adhere to the page limits for each section: (1) a cover letter that addresses your particular interest in the position and the University of Utah (one page), (2) a CV, (3) a description of your research accomplishments and independent research plans (two pages), (4) a description of your teaching experience and interests (one page), (5) a description of how your teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in our academic field; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Utah’s commitment to diversity (one page); (6) up to three publications or preprints, and (7) the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted electronically in PDF format at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/125392. Our review of applications will begin on December 10, 2021 but the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.