Tufts University

Part-time Lecturer in Climate Modeling

Location
Medford, MA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 24, 2026

About this position

Position Title: Part-time Lecturer in Climate Modeling Department: Earth & Climate Sciences Position Type: Faculty Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph. D. or advanced doctoral training in climate science or a related discipline. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Application Instructions: All applications are submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/196322 . Please submit the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and 4) a brief statement (<1 page) of teaching philosophy. For questions about this position, please contact Associate Professor Andrew Kemp at andrew.kemp@tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Description: The Department of Earth & Climate Sciences at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach "Climate Modeling" (ECS-0062) in Spring 2027. This course aims to help students understand how Earth's climate is represented in models of varying complexity and how such models can be used to test hypotheses and predict future changes. Course materials are available for the instructor to use, though there is also flexibility to modify content and materials based on the instructor's interests. The course will enroll approximately 5-10 undergraduate students. The semester runs from January 20th through May 3rd 2027, plus an exam during the final exam period (May 7-14th). Course scheduling can be done in consultation with the department chair. The instructor will hold one weekly session of office hours. EEO Statement: Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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