Lewis & Clark College, a private liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates, invites applications for an adjunct professor in the Department of Environmental Studies for the Fall 2021 semester. The successful candidate will deliver an introductory Climate Science course (GEOL 170) that consists of three weekly one-hour lectures and one laboratory section (see schedule and course description below). Ph.D. or ABD in Atmospheric, Ocean, Climate Science or a related field required at the time of appointment. Excellent classroom teaching and laboratory instruction at an undergraduate institution is essential.

The College is committed to preparing students for leadership in an increasingly interdependent world, and affirms the educational benefits of diversity. (See https://www.lclark.edu/about/equity-and-inclusion/) A complete application should include (1) a letter of application which includes a statement of teaching philosophy, past teaching experience, and research interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) contact information for three references. All materials should be addressed to Jessica Kleiss: jkleiss@lclark.edu with subject line “GEOL 170 Application.” Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, June 1st, and continue until the position is filled.

Official course description: Introduction to the earth’s climate from a physical, earth-systems perspective. Prehistoric and historic fluctuations in the earth’s climate, the current climate system, and projections for future climate and climate impacts. Topics will include the radiative balance of the earth’s atmosphere, the greenhouse effect, albedo, aerosols, clouds, climate feedbacks, global and regional atmospheric circulation, ocean circulation, climate variability such as El Nino, the carbon cycle, paleoclimate proxy records, ocean acidification, and climate models. We will examine some responses to climate change, including geoengineering, adaptation, and mitigation. Weekly laboratory exercises with climate data observations and models (computer-based), and physical mechanisms (lab- and field-based).

Course schedule: (in-person instruction)

Class dates: Aug 30 – Dec 08.

Lectures MWF 11:30-12:30am.

Lab Tues 12:30pm-3:30pm.

  No class on Oct 8 (fall break) and Nov 26 (Thanksgiving break)

Please feel free to contact Jessica Kleiss (jkleiss@lclark.edu) with any questions.