Job Description
Join Our Team of Innovative Researchers and Educators
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Professor of Land-Atmosphere Interactions to join our dynamic team at Montana State University. As a key member of our Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of land-atmosphere interactions and contributing to the development of sustainable management practices for natural and agricultural ecosystems.
Job Summary:
- Develop and lead a research program focused on land-atmosphere interactions, with a emphasis on belowground hydrology and soil-water dynamics
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in subjects such as surface-atmosphere exchange, biometeorology, environmental biophysics, and critical zone hydrology
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the development of curricular programs
- Collaborate with colleagues across scientific disciplines and engage with stakeholders, Extension staff, and Research Centers to inform discovery and application of land-atmosphere interaction research
- Contribute to departmental citizenship, participate in professional societies, and engage with the community consistent with the missions of a Land Grant University and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in land-atmosphere interactions, critical zone hydrology, environmental biophysics, or a closely related field
- Strong communication skills, including a publication record of peer-reviewed journal articles
- Commitment to cultural diversity, both within the university and with external constituents
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of conducting innovative research on land-atmosphere interactions with specific attention to the movement of water within soils and the shallow subsurface
- Demonstrated potential to write grant proposals and secure funding
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and interdisciplinary team of researchers and educators
- Support for professional development and research endeavors
- Beautiful location in Bozeman, Montana, with access to outdoor recreation and cultural activities
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
- Research statement (max 2 pages)
- Teaching statement (max 2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- List of five professional references
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