Assistant Professor of Disaster Science
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About The Position
The Department of Earth, Environmental, & Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is seeking highly qualified applicants for a nine-month tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Disaster Science with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Capitalizing on the recent successes and growth in the Meteorology and Emergency Management Disaster Science programs, WKU is committing to develop a new pillar of academic excellence in Disaster Science and Management. Coinciding with the recent launch of the WKU Consortium of Disaster Science and Management, we seek an interdisciplinary physical scientist with a strong computational background to contribute toward applications of research and teaching in Disaster Science within current and forthcoming degree programs. The successful candidate will specialize in Disaster Sciences and can demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following (in no particular order): The understanding of societal vulnerabilities to atmospheric hazards, Disaster management and incident preparedness, Geospatial assessment of socioeconomic impacts, The utilization of contemporary methodological approaches such as AI/ML. EEAS currently offers undergraduate programs in Meteorology (the largest in the region; GS-1340), Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies, and Geological Sciences, and graduate programs in Geoscience and Homeland Security Science, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates in Emergency Management Disaster Science and an undergraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). EEAS is actively developing new degree programs in Disaster Science and Management at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be instrumental in helping to shape these new degree programs and contribute to our sustained trajectory of success. The foundation for EEAS degree programs is centered on the development of nationally recognized innovative applied learning methods, acquisition of nationally competitive external funding for robust research and development, and a strong reputation for excellence and student success. In addition to modern state-of-the-art research and operations facilities, the department has cultivated a number of contemporary initiatives and services that support multi-disciplinary collaborations across the university and with its community and industry partners. This includes the Disaster Science Operations Center (DSOC) and the Kentucky Climate Center (KCC), both of which are key operational, research, and data management hubs for the university.
