Half-time Lecturer - Department of Atmospheric Sciences

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Atmospheric Sciences Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is seeking a half-time Lecturer to teach primarily within the undergraduate meteorology program. The base teaching load for a half-time position is two courses per semester. The teaching assignment would primarily include up to three sections per year of the Introduction to Weather and Climate class intended for the larger student population at U of Miami. Other potential undergraduate classes include Introduction to Python Programming - a requirement for the Rosenstiel BS - and Climate Change, a general education course. We are also considering developing a new undergraduate general education course tentatively titled Hurricanes and Their Impacts for fall of 2028. The position may also encompass teaching within the Master’s of Professional Science program. The successful applicant will be involved in curriculum development as needed and encouraged to design and implement new courses when relevant.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Must have some teaching experience at the university level.
• Successful candidates will provide a statement on their teaching philosophy and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily within the undergraduate meteorology program.
• Teach up to three sections per year of the Introduction to Weather and Climate class.
• Teach other potential undergraduate classes including Introduction to Python Programming and Climate Change.
• Develop a new undergraduate general education course tentatively titled Hurricanes and Their Impacts.
• Teach within the Master’s of Professional Science program.
• Involved in curriculum development as needed.
• Design and implement new courses when relevant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree