Description
Teach primarily undergraduate courses and labs in atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences; develop and assess curriculum; advise students; and contribute to departmental service and outreach. Emphasis is on teaching excellence, field and laboratory instruction, and continuous professional development; limited involvement in grants or scholarly projects may occur as assigned.
- • Prepare and deliver undergraduate lectures and labs in atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences.
- • Develop syllabi, assignments, laboratory exercises, rubrics, and course handouts.
- • Supervise laboratory and field activities and enforce safety protocols.
- • Evaluate and grade coursework, labs, projects, and exams in a timely manner.
- • Compile, administer, and proctor examinations.
- • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, internships, and career options.
- • Supervise and mentor undergraduate teaching assistants and interns.
- • Plan, evaluate, and revise course content, curricula, and instructional methods.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions and active-learning activities.
- • Maintain attendance, grades, and other required student records.
- • Participate in student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives.
- • Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate courses and align learning outcomes.
- • Select and procure textbooks, software, lab supplies, and field equipment.
- • Manage and maintain instructional equipment and learning spaces.
- • Serve on departmental and college committees and attend meetings.
- • Act as adviser to relevant student organizations.
- • Participate in campus and community outreach and public education events.
- • Keep current in the field and in pedagogy through reading, training, and conferences.
- • Develop and maintain course sites in the learning management system and other online platforms.
- • Ensure accessibility, equity, and compliance with institutional policies in all courses.
- • Integrate field trips, instrumentation, remote sensing, and data analysis into coursework.
- • Support program assessment, learning-outcomes measurement, and accreditation reporting.
- • Collaborate on curriculum or educational grant proposals as assigned.
- • Review instructional materials and contribute to peer reviews of courses.
- • Respond to inquiries from students, the public, and media in coordination with the department.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
