Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Tue Jan 21 2025 Job Description: The Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences (DAES) (https://www.albany.edu/daes) is based in the College of Arts and Sciences (https://www.albany.edu/cas) . DAES is housed in the ETEC (https://www.albany.edu/about/our-campuses/etec) building, UAlbany's newest state-of-the-art hub for innovation, scholarship, applied research and commercial development, a $180 million, environmentally sustainable facility with more than 40 lab spaces and over 200 full-time faculty and researchers. The College of Arts and Sciences is a diverse community of exceptional scholars working together toward the common goal of excellence in the pursuit of knowledge, both for its own sake and in service to society. Arts and Sciences is the University's largest academic unit and provides the liberal arts foundation for a UAlbany education. In our programs, students explore big ideas and timely, important problems; unleash their creativity and develop their aesthetic sensibility; investigate and analyze the natural world; and develop the flexible intellect required to be engaged local and global citizens. The Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences (DAES) (https://www.albany.edu/daes) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, is seeking applicants for a Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) (https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/) Fellowship to support its diverse population of atmospheric and environmental science professionals. PRODiG+ is an initiative of SUNY System aiming to (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. This is a 12-month position that is expected to be two years in duration. Through the PRODiG+ program, SUNY expects to generate a pipeline of over 400 postdoctoral feelows to enter tenure-track faculty positions over the next 10 years. The Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Associate's area of specialization should fall into the strengths of the department as they relate to atmospheric, climate and environmental sciences and focus on terrestrial water systems (land surface hydrology) or snow and ice (cryospheric processes). Primary Responsibilities: Research The Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Associate will perform research on terrestrial water systems (hydrology or cryospheric research) under the supervision of a current DAES faculty member, with the goal of developing an independent research program. The Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Associate is expected to work as part of a collaborative research team. Positions are available in the labs of faculty based in DAES at the University at Albany. The Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Associate is expected to publish high-impact papers in peer-reviewed journals in their area of expertise as it relates to terrestrial water systems (land surface hydrology) or snow and ice (cryospheric processes) and to present their work at national/international conferences. Teaching A Visiting Assistant Professor position will include teaching responsibilities in the area of the Fellow's research specialization, while a Postdoctoral Fellow position may include teaching responsibilities as determined by the department. The teaching assignment will be part of our undergraduate and graduate programs in environmental, climate and atmospheric sciences. Face-to-face on-site teaching is the expected modality on campus. The Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Associate will be mentored by experienced faculty and will have access to campus resources for skill development. The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: + Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. + PhD in a relevant field (Hydrology, Glaciology, Environmental, Climate or Atmospheric Sciences, or related field) from an accredited institution completed prior to start date. + Established record in conference or journal publications. + Experience with diverse student populations. + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations. Preference will be given to candidates who are : + Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows. + Applicants from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans. Additional Information: Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor OR Postdoctoral Associate (SL1) based on qualifications The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. 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