Associate or Full Professor in Meteorology
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology
Posting Number: F2565P
Working Title:
Associate or Full Professor in Tropical Meteorology
Department:
Franklin College of Geography
About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department:
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high‑impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College and the Department place high value on multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Job Posting Date: 11/11/2025
Job Closing Date:
Open until filled
Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2025 and continue until filled. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references as part of their application. 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 tropical meteorology and hazards.
For questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Grundstein (
andrewg
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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 some combination of existing upper‑level courses that meet the instructional needs of our growing Atmospheric Sciences program, such as Atmospheric Dynamics, Atmospheric Physics, Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Mesoscale and Radar Meteorology, Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, and Weather Analysis and Forecasting.
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…
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