Position Function:
The position is for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching professor on a nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will teach up to four course sections per semester, with a maximum of eight course sections over the nine-month period. The primary responsibility entails teaching meteorology courses to online students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program, as well as the Master of Science Applied Meteorology Program. The appointment is also likely to include some face-to-face teaching for our Starkville Main Campus. The primary teaching needs include courses in operational weather forecasting, satellite & radar meteorology, and severe weather, as well as other coursework aligned with the candidate’s specialization. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may be available depending on enrollment.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Geosciences currently has 16 tenured and tenure-track faculty, four teaching professors, and six full-time instructors. Within the department, there are four areas of disciplinary emphasis: Geology, Geography, Geospatial Science, and Atmospheric Science, which offer numerous opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration focused on the global climate system. Mississippi State University holds the “Very High Research Activity” (R1) designation from the Carnegie Foundation and is ranked in the top 100 for research and development expenditures among all institutions in the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey. The Department of Geosciences provides undergraduate and graduate degree tracks in professional meteorology, broadcast meteorology and an acclaimed online meteorology program. More information about the Mississippi State University Department of Geosciences is available on our website: www.geosciences.msstate.edu.
Area of Specialization:
Meteorology
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2026
Tenure Track Status:
Non-Tenure Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The typical course load for a teaching professor is four course sections per semester. Summer teaching may be available for additional salary. In addition, the teaching professor will help advise online graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree with minimum of 18 hours in meteorology or related field. Demonstration, evidence, and commitment to excellence in teaching. Background knowledge of meteorology is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated ability to provide instructional examples showcasing application of course materials, being able to teach online, and illustrating ability to explain quantitative content to students with diverse educational backgrounds are highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality online instruction, coupled with exceptional communication skills encompassing both written and verbal proficiency. They should exhibit the ability to effectively engage with students in a distance learning environment, fostering positive interactions and facilitating learning. Moreover, proficiency in utilizing modern computer hardware and software to enhance instructional delivery is essential for this role.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The successful candidate must be able to teach online, teach in a classroom, and to record lecture videos. The position is located in Starkville, MS.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, concise teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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