Instructor (I2) Atmospheric Sciences

Description

Title: Instructor (I2) Atmospheric Sciences (#0086092T)

Position Number: 86092T

Hiring Unit: Department of Atmospheric Sciences, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

Location: Manoa campus

Date Posted: 10/15/2026

Closing Date: continuous

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 100% FTE

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: This is a temporary, non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month appointment, to begin January 2027, or as mutually agreed. Pending position clearance and availability of funds. Review of applications will begin on November 20th, 2026 and will continue open until the position is filled. Extension of position is dependent upon availability of funding, program needs, and satisfactory performance. Possibility of conversion to permanent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop teaching/educational programs in atmospheric physics and dynamics which include classroom instruction and contributions to undergraduate programs.
• Teach core undergraduate courses in atmospheric thermodynamics and dynamics
• Develop new undergraduate courses in climate science and its societal applications
• Contribute to the Climate Science and Society Certificate and future Applied Climate Science degree pathway
• Participate in undergraduate advising, curriculum development, and departmental service.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree from a college or university of recognized standing in atmospheric sciences, oceanography, chemistry, or in another related field, with the major work in the field in which the instructional assignment is made or duties performed;
• Evidence of continued professional growth, skill, and knowledge (e.g. additional coursework, certificates, or other educational activities that advance knowledge of their discipline and/or work with students).
• Evidence of increasing proficiency in ability to teach effectively and/or to provide clinical supervision.
• Evidence of increasing proficiency in academic advising.
• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in atmospheric sciences, oceanography, chemistry, or in another related field
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric thermodynamics, weather analysis and forecasting, climate science, climate impacts and adaptation, Earth system science, or climate applications.
• Experience teaching undergraduate atmospheric or climate science courses, including mathematically rigorous core courses.
• Demonstrated ability to teach atmospheric thermodynamics, atmospheric dynamics, and related quantitative undergraduate courses.
• Experience developing innovative undergraduate curricula, particularly interdisciplinary courses that connect climate science with societal applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate climate science effectively to students from diverse academic backgrounds and interests.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and contributing to student success.
• Interest in supporting the development of new undergraduate programs, including the Climate Science and Society Certificate and future Applied Climate Science degree pathway.

To Apply:

. Applicant must submit the following:

• A cover letter in which you identify the position to which you are applying;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Statements of teaching interests;
• Names and contact information of three individuals willing to provide professional references
• Transcripts with confidential identifiable information (i.e.social security number, birthdate, etc) redacted. (Copies acceptable with application, official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.)

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Inquiries: Jennifer Griswold, 808-956-8775 [email protected] Fax 956-2877

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.