Assistant Professor of Physical Geography/Atmospheric Sciences (tenure track), University of Georgia

Assistant Professor of Physical Geography/Atmospheric Sciences

Department of Geography
University of Georgia
The Department of Geography at the University of Georgia seeks an interdisciplinary scholar whose
work links the hydrologic cycle to earth surface processes with a focus on natural hazards. The
candidate will engage research and instruction in areas that might include physical geography,
hydrology, earth system hazards (e.g., floods, droughts, landslides, hurricanes), risk and
vulnerability. Candidates with a field-based research component are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a strong externally funded research
program. The successful candidate is also expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and
graduate levels and support instructional needs in physical geography, our growing atmospheric
sciences program, emerging climate certificate efforts, and future online graduate offerings.
Competitive applicants will have demonstrated interdisciplinary collaborations that cut across
academic units.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Geography, Climate-, Environmental-, Atmospheric-, or Earth
Sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution. This tenure-track position starts on
August 1, 2025, and is an academic year appointment (9 months) with opportunities to supplement
salary during the summer. Please see the requirements for Assistant Professors in the Unit Criteria
for Promotion and Tenure for the Department of Geography.

https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Geography_2015.pdf

Applications received by October 14, 2024, are assured full consideration; however, applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be asked to provide names and
contact information for three references using the online system. Supporting documents should
include a cover letter addressing the candidate's background relative to the responsibilities of
the position, curriculum vitae and three representative publications. In addition, applicants
should provide a statement of teaching philosophy and a statement of research philosophy that
highlights their goals and interest in research that links the hydrologic cycle to earth surface
processes with a focus on natural hazards.
Apply: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/397414

Questions about the position: Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Porinchu (porinchu@uga.edu)

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are
committed to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. The University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age,
genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
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