Assistant Professor - Coastal Meteorology

The Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences in the College of the Coast & Environment at Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2025, to support a growing program in Coastal Meteorology. Candidates with a wide range of core research and teaching interests in observation and/or modeling of coastal atmospheric processes are encouraged to apply, especially candidates with primary expertise related to tropical cyclones or severe weather. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, productive, and well-funded research program, collaborate with departmental colleagues, and provide high-quality instruction and mentorship to both undergraduate and graduate students.

About the Department:

The Department has nearly 30 active full-time faculty members, approximately 35 research specialists and postdoctoral scientists in residence, eight research-active emeriti and adjunct faculty, and numerous support staff. Our strengths include coastal ecology and restoration, wetland biogeochemistry, fisheries, numerical modeling, remote sensing, and the full spectrum of oceanographic disciplines – biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. The department participates in a BS in Coastal Environmental Science and offers MS and PhD degrees in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences. The accessible facilities to our department include well-equipped research laboratories, substantial computing resources through the LSU Center for Computation and Technology, a machine shop with a fleet of small boats and vehicles of the Coastal Studies Institute of LSU, and larger oceanographic ships and coastal laboratory facilities through the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution as well as a member institution of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). Louisiana’s coastal zone is particularly vulnerable to atmospheric impacts, and the position aligns with LSU’s Scholarship First agenda, particularly in its focus on maintaining and strengthening of Louisiana’s leadership in research and practice on coastal preservation and restoration.

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer; as such, candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The greater Baton Rouge community offers a quality of life enhanced by numerous cultural, social, recreational, and culinary activities.

Job Responsibilities: 

50% Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, grading assignments and exams, holding regular office hours, assisting students with material and professional development including providing career guidance and writing letters of support, and updating course content and delivery style as needed to improve offerings and prepare students best for the workforce and for professional and/or graduate school.

30% Developing and maintaining a rigorous, externally-funded and independent research program in coastal meteorology, using modern methods appropriate to address the research questions.

10% Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research including collaborating as co-authors when appropriate.

10% Providing service to the department, college, university, discipline, community, and local, state, and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related discipline.

Specific Experience:

Post-Doctoral experience preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded and independent research and a clear promise of excellent instructional capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D.

Job Competencies:

Proficient - demonstrate potential to sustain an active research program

Proficient - strong publication record, commensurate with experience

Proficient - ability to provide quality mentoring and teaching to undergraduate and graduate students

Special Instructions:  Please submit the following requested documents with your application: cover letter highlighting your motivation for applying to this position (two page maximum); research statement that describes the focus and impact of your current and planned future research (three-page maximum); a statement of your teaching and student mentoring philosophies (three-page maximum); diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (two-page maximum); curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available), but official transcripts are required prior to hire. If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. This position will be open until filled; however, initial review of applications will start on January 15, 2025. For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Robert Rohli, Search Committee Chair (rohli@lsu.edu).

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.