Associate or Full Professor in Meteorology

Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology

Posting Number: F2565P

Working Title: Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology

Department: Franklin College of Geography

University: University of Georgia

Location: Athens Area, GA

Employment Type: Employee (Full-time)

Contract: 9 months academic year

Start Date: 08/01/2026

Posting Date: 11/11/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Title: Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology

Position Summary:

The Department of Geography at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full‑time, academic‑year (9‑month), Associate/Full Professor position with tenure in Tropical Meteorology with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. This position is part of a university‑wide cluster hire in the area of Disasters, Risk, and Communication, supported through the Presidential Strategic Hiring Initiative (PHI). The successful candidate will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary research and instructional community addressing pressing challenges associated with climate extremes, compound disasters, risk communication, and resilience.

We seek a specialist in tropical meteorology, with interest in hazard and risk communication. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program and will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across campus, including those affiliated with the NSF‑funded Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD), the UGA Research Institute (UGARI), and the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), among others.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as well as existing upper‑level courses such as Atmospheric Dynamics, Atmospheric Physics, Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Mesoscale and Radar Meteorology, Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, and Weather Analysis and Forecasting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and the Department of Geography. These guidelines can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution.
• Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Strong background in extreme weather phenomena in tropical environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, high‑quality teaching, student mentorship, and public engagement.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2025 and continues until filled.
• Applicants should provide contact details for three references, a cover letter addressing background relative to responsibilities, curriculum vitae, and three representative publications.
• Statements of teaching philosophy and research philosophy highlighting goals and interests in tropical meteorology and hazards are required.
• For questions, contact Dr. Andrew Grundstein at andrewg.

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

Additional Policies: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and confirmation of credentials. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for high‑risk responsibilities. For more information, visit the UGA Background Check website.