Description
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. Ideal
candidates will have a strong background in extreme weather phenomena in tropical environments,
and should demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, high-quality teaching,
student mentorship, and public engagement. 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.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Environmental Science, or a
closely related field. Candidates must also 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 https://provost.uga.edu/facultyaffairs/
promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/. 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.
To apply, please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/458491. Review of applications
will begin on December 10, 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@uga.edu).
The Department is a unit of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, which places high value on
multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation. 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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or
assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central
HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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://www.uga.edu/). 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.
Requirements
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.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Environmental Science, or a
closely related field. Candidates must also 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 https://provost.uga.edu/facultyaffairs/
promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/. 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.
