Lecturer of Meteorology

About MSU Denver

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.

About the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The MSU Denver Meteorology Program has been around for over 40 years and boasts a strong network of successful alumni working all over the country. MSU Denver meteorology students are passionate about the weather and join us from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, creating a diverse and exciting learning environment within the classroom. The EAS Department houses a bachelor's degree in meteorology, a minor in meteorology, and a minor in climate change.The meteorology major fulfills the requirements for the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service.Therefore, we prefer candidates with similar background, coursework, and familiarity with United States weather. The EAS Department has a dedicated meteorology classroom and a meteorology computer lab with AWIPS, and a weather wall.As a University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) member, the program has close ties with the nearby National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

Position summary

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites candidates to apply for the position of Lecturer of Meteorology. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment reporting to the Dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The position starts in the fall 2025 semester. The minimum requirement is a Master's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences. The position emphasizes teaching excellence, with no service or research expectations. The lecturer contract is a one-year contract with potential for continued renewal. Course enrollment caps are usually 32 students for introductory courses, with smaller class sizes for upper-division courses.

Responsibilities

Non-tenure track faculty typically teach the equivalent of 15 undergraduate credit hours per semester with no formal requirement of research or service. This teaching assignment will likely include up to two upper division courses per semester, depending on the candidate's expertise.

Preference will be given for those candidates that can teach Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Physical Meteorology, and Weather Observing Systems, and Hazardous Weather.

As with all faculty, course assignments and specific job duties will be determined based on student needs, faculty expertise, and the needs of the department. This may involve reassigned time from instruction, which falls within the purview of the Chair and Dean.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or equivalent, conferred by August 1, 2025.

• Demonstrated teaching or teaching assistant experience in meteorology.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse students, such as those served by MSU Denver.
• Ability or willingness to learn to teach undergraduate Physical Meteorology, Thermodynamic Meteorology, and Weather Observing Systems as explicitly discussed in the cover letter.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $64,000 at the Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.
MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, visit our Benefits section below.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver, and search for JR103337.

Click on Apply and submit all of the following required materials:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of application

3. Statement of Teaching philosophy

4. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
5. A list of three professional references and their contact information.

Applications that do not include all required materials may not be reviewed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

This is an in-person role, though some teaching may be online.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Monday, January 27, 2025.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.