Description
Lead teaching, research, and service in earth, atmospheric, marine, or space sciences by developing courses, mentoring students, conducting scholarly research, and contributing to departmental and professional governance.
- • Conduct original research and publish in peer-reviewed journals, books, and digital media.
- • Write competitive grant proposals to secure external funding.
- • Stay current in the field through literature review, collaboration, and professional conferences.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate research, internships, and teaching assistants.
- • Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate lectures in earth, atmospheric, marine, or space sciences.
- • Oversee laboratory and field activities to ensure rigor and safety.
- • Evaluate and grade coursework, exams, and projects.
- • Develop syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and other course materials.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching, research, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- • Create, administer, and grade examinations or supervise graders.
- • Plan, assess, and revise curricula, course content, and instructional methods.
- • Initiate and moderate classroom and seminar discussions.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, research opportunities, and careers.
- • Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and compliance requirements.
- • Participate in student recruitment, admissions, and placement activities.
- • Undertake administrative service, including program coordination or department leadership.
- • Select and procure textbooks, software, and laboratory or field equipment.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Compile bibliographies and resources for outside reading and independent study.
- • Provide professional consulting or expert advice to government, industry, or NGOs.
- • Advise and support student organizations and clubs.
- • Engage in campus, outreach, and community events.
- • Acquire, manage, and maintain research instruments and data infrastructure.
- • Review manuscripts and grant proposals; serve on editorial or review panels.
- • Communicate expertise to the public and media.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
