Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) invites applications at the assistant (tenure track) or associate professor (tenured) level with research broadly related to modeling, remote sensing, and/or analysis of climate and extreme weather risk, impacts, or solutions. Applications are welcomed from researchers representing the full spectrum of the Earth System sciences (i.e., atmosphere, ocean, land, cryosphere, carbon cycle/biogeochemistry, etc), who utilize a variety of tools including AI-based approaches, modeling, and/or observations to conduct their work. The expected start date is August 2025.

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence Initiative centered on the theme of Environment: Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanity (RISE-EARTH). RISE-EARTH is intended to support scholarship that enables resilient economic and environmental systems, decarbonization, and/or the energy transition.

We especially encourage applications from individuals whose research 1) complements the AOS department's traditional strengths in climate and Earth System science, satellite remote sensing and meteorology, and atmosphere and ocean dynamics; and 2) builds on our strong ties to closely related campus units, including the UW Space Sciences and Engineering Center (SSEC); the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS), the Data Science Institute (DSI); and the Nelson Institute's Center for Climatic Research (CCR), Center for Sustainability and Global Environment (SAGE), and Energy Analysis and Policy (EAP) Program. The successful candidate will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will develop vigorous research and teaching programs focused on the Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

The successful candidate will create and maintain a strong world-class research program. The candidate will be expected to teach two undergraduate and/or graduate level courses per year, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department. University and community service will be expected as appropriate.

The individual will also participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
PhD in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences or closely related field is required prior to the start of the appointment.

The primary selection criteria will be individual excellence in research suggestive of future leadership potential in the field, the ability to contribute to teaching core courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a strong commitment to the intellectual and academic vitality of the department and university.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster a teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Candidates for the Assistant Professor title must have the potential to develop a vibrant research program in their field of specialization.

Candidates for the Associate Professor title must have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research, teaching, and service which meet the requirements for associate professor with tenure as determined by the College of Letters & Science Physical Sciences Divisional Committee.

Demonstrated leadership in research as evidenced by a strong journal publication record and by the ability to independently attain research grants will be a valued asset.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.

Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/

The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.

Candidates must apply online at jobs.wisc.edu; search for position Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (PVL 306305) and click on "Apply Now."

Applicants must upload the following:
- Cover Letter/Statement of Interest;
- CV with publications;
- One document that contains: (a) Research Statement summarizing major accomplishments and future plans, (b) a Teaching Statement summarizing the candidate's teaching experience and philosophy, and (c) a Service Statement, summarizing past and potential future contributions to improving academia and society at large.

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and email address for 3 letters of reference (letter writers will be contacted directly by UW if your application is advanced to the next round).

The deadline for ensuring full consideration is November 30, 2024, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Andrea Lang
andrea.lopez.lang@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ATMOS & OCEANIC SCI

Faculty

306305-FA