Description
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and lead research in atmospheric, earth, marine, or space sciences; mentor students and contribute to departmental leadership and service.
- • Lead original research in atmospheric, earth, marine, or space sciences and publish in peer-reviewed outlets.
- • Serve as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on grants and secure external funding.
- • Stay current with advances through literature, seminars, and professional conferences.
- • Mentor and supervise graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate researchers.
- • Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., structural geology, micrometeorology, atmospheric thermodynamics).
- • Oversee laboratory, modeling, and field activities with attention to safety and compliance.
- • Evaluate and grade student work and provide timely feedback.
- • Prepare syllabi, assignments, labs, and other course materials.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary teaching and research initiatives.
- • Design, administer, and grade examinations or supervise teaching assistants who do so.
- • Lead curriculum development and continuous course improvement.
- • Facilitate engaging classroom and online discussions.
- • Hold regular office hours and provide academic support to students.
- • Advise students on degree progress, research opportunities, and career paths.
- • Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessment data.
- • Participate in recruitment, admissions, and student placement activities.
- • Perform academic service, including chairing or serving on departmental and university committees.
- • Select textbooks, software, and laboratory or field equipment.
- • Contribute to departmental governance and strategic planning.
- • Compile and update reading lists and bibliographies for courses and research groups.
- • Provide expert consulting or outreach to government, industry, or community partners.
- • Advise and support student organizations and teams.
- • Organize and participate in campus, community, and K-12 outreach events.
- • Manage research facilities, budgets, and purchasing for projects.
- • Review manuscripts and grant proposals and serve on editorial boards or review panels.
- • Communicate science to the public and media as needed.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
