Assistant or Associate Professor of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Assistant or Associate Professor of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Atmospheric Science. The search targets atmospheric scientists with expertise in data assimilation, numerical modeling, and related data-intensive approaches to weather, air quality, and urban environmental hazards. Preference will be given to candidates with experience applying AI and machine-learning tools in these areas. The successful candidate will help build a research group focused on urban weather and climate and collaborate across disciplines to advance urban resilience. The candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that broadens and complements existing departmental strengths, develop new courses, and teach existing courses in atmospheric science.

CCNY is the flagship campus of the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation’s largest urban public university system. EAS offers B.S. and M.S. degrees and co-grants Ph.D. degrees with the CUNY Graduate Center. CCNY serves a broad range of students and has an exemplary record as an engine of social and economic mobility. The EAS Department seeks candidates who appreciate and support the College’s mission in this regard.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work Full-time in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science (or a closely related field coupled with publications focused on atmospheric science or urban environmental hazards).

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach effectively across a wide range of learning styles and levels, from undergraduates to doctoral students.

• Evidence of scholarly achievement and the ability to work collaboratively for the good of the institution.

• Demonstrate the potential to maintain an extramurally funded research program.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor: $105,588 - $114,091

Associate Professor: $117,971 - $134,808

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae including Publication List

• Research Statement (maximum 2 pages)

• Teaching Statement (maximum 2 pages)

• Names and contact information for three professional references who could provide Letters of Reference if we request them (do not send letters with the application).

CLOSING DATE

December 9, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32897

Location: City College of New York