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Open Rank Professor, Atmospheric Sciences, Tenure Track

  • 496626
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $80,000+, Dependent on Experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
    • Additional salary may be available during summer, with external research funding.
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota’s (UNDs) Department of Atmospheric Sciences is seeking up to two qualified applicants with an existing research portfolio to apply as a faculty member. The position may be tenure track or an offer of tenure may be made based on a candidate’s documented record of achievement and subject to approval from the Department, College, University, and the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. The anticipated start date is 16 August 2026, though an early start of 1 Jan 2026 is also possible. We welcome candidates and professionals from non-academic backgrounds. 

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is part of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at UND and offers degree programs leading to the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences. UND is a UCAR Member institution. Spring 2024 enrollments included 128 undergraduate students (70 minors and 58 majors), and 31 graduate students in these programs. Teaching and research is carried out by 13 faculty members; current areas of faculty expertise are listed at http://atmos.und.edu/Research/. Facilities include a 5-cm wavelength dual polarization Doppler weather radar, two instrumented ground research sites, and use of a Cessna Citation research aircraft in collaboration with a local research firm. Cooperative programs are ongoing with the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Grand Forks. Additional information can be found on our web site: http://atmos.und.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The successful candidates will be responsible for, over 9 months:
    • Teaching up to 3 courses per year (2+1 or 1+2 schedule).
    • Conducting externally-funded independent research.
    • Providing service to the department, college, university, and national/international community, including academic advising.

Required Competencies

  • Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
  • Passion for teaching and research.
  • Strong writing and organizational skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff and students.
  • Appreciation for, or experience with, diverse constituencies.
  • Research that aligns with UND Grand Challenge goals (such as autonomous systems, energy sustainability, or big data).

Minimum Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or a closely-related field.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Subject matter expertise in atmospheric dynamics at any scale, aviation meteorology, cloud physics and atmospheric chemistry, mesoscale meteorology and severe storms, stratospheric research, social science, and/or atmospheric science applications involving machine learning or artificial intelligence. This expertise should be demonstrated through prior teaching assignments and/or published peer reviewed journal articles and books.
  • Had a post-doctoral fellowship at a College/University or equivalent years of experience post PhD.
  • Evidence of the ability to successfully obtain consistent external research funding.
  • Leadership/mentorship, project management, and/or service experience.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by August 20, 2025 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter that states your fit for the position in each of the areas mentioned above: minimum requirements, required competencies, & preferred qualifications.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Statement
  • Names and addresses of at least three professional references

Position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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