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~~Job Title: ~~ Open Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science)

~~Location: ~~ Tallahassee, FL

~~Regular/Temporary: ~~ Regular

~~Full/Part Time: ~~ Full-Time

~~Job ID: ~~ 61931

Department

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science | College of Arts & Sciences

**Responsibilities**

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) at the Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track Professor position in Physical Oceanography. This is an endowed professorship to support an expert in the field of Physical Oceanography whose research and teaching are exemplary. The William K. Dewar Endowed Professorship will provide supplemental funding to support their research and teaching, as well as operational and programmatic expenses.

Appointees are expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program in their specialty area of interest and to teach courses and contribute to both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the department.

**Qualifications**

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or the highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Geosciences or a related field. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in addressing fundamental research questions about the functioning of the ocean and have characteristics that encompass original thinking, unconventional ideas, brilliance, innovative, novel, interdisciplinary approaches, and deep theoretical insights.

Applications from those skilled in observational analyses, measurements, modeling, theory, and/or interdisciplinary investigations will be particularly welcomed.

Other Information

EOAS is housed in a recent building (2020) with state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, has approximately 40 academic faculty members and 135 graduate students, and offers undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Environmental Sciences. FSU also hosts a local High Performance Computing Center. Aside from the faculty within EOAS, the successful candidate can expect collaborations with the Center for Ocean-Atmosphere Prediction Studies, the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute, the Coastal and Marine Lab, and the departments of Mathematics and Scientific Computing.

Contact Info

**Inquiries May Be Addressed To**

Dr. Eric Chassignet

~~Search Committee Chair~~

echassignet@fsu.edu

**Other Search Committee Members Are**

- Dr. Alyssa Atwood: aatwood@fsu.edu

- Dr. Mark Bourassa: mbourassa@fsu.edu

- Dr. Lisa Herbert: lherbert@fsu.edu

- Dr. Junhong Liang: junhong.liang@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science)

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