Professor - Paros Chair for Atmospheric Research - Engineering/College of Natural Sciences
3 weeks ago
UMass Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our campus is situated on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, providing a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that fosters excellence in student experiences, faculty scholarship, and community engagement. Our university is part of the Five Colleges consortium, which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
About the Paros Chair for Atmospheric ResearchThe Paros Chair for Atmospheric Research is an endowed, tenured faculty position at the full Professor level in support of the new Paros Center for Atmospheric Research (PCAR). The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2024. This position offers the opportunity to grow and shape a well-funded research center currently in its early stages.
The mission of PCAR is to translate atmospheric research into improved hazardous weather predictions and information systems that result in societal benefits. PCAR will revolutionize the nation's ability to forecast, plan, and respond to climate and weather. To achieve this mission, the center will conduct research and education in Atmospheric Sciences, Distributed Geophysical Sensing, and Hazard Mitigation.
Job DescriptionThe successful candidate is expected to lead the Paros Center for Atmospheric Research (PCAR), developing new research avenues in collaboration with faculty members from the College of Engineering and the College of Natural Science. Long-term, it will be the goal of the successful candidate to develop an Atmospheric Science program at UMass Amherst.
The successful candidate is also expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Atmospheric Science. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this position, the successful candidate will have a 50/50 appointment in the College of Engineering and the College of Natural Sciences, and the tenure home department will be based on the candidate's credentials/experience.
Requirements- Applicants must have an outstanding track record in one or more fields in Atmospheric Science, and hold a Ph.D. in a field related to this field.
- Applicants must have demonstrated scholarly excellence and have developed an outstanding externally funded research program.
- Applicants should have demonstrated experience growing and operating a research center, and be able to talk about a vision for the new Paros Center for Atmospheric Research.
- Candidates will also be expected to teach existing and/or new undergraduate and graduate courses.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence and that our students, faculty, and staff should reflect the diverse world in which we live.
We are committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. We will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities.
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