Associate Professor – Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Science

Hampton University is seeking two tenure-track faculty members for the Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, starting August 2025. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Planetary Science, or a related field. Responsibilities include advancing research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and mentoring students. The position requires expertise in atmospheric research and satellite data applications. Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Associate Professor – Department of Atmospheric and Planetary
Science

Hampton University Faculty

Description

The Hampton University (HU) Department of Atmospheric and Planetary
Sciences (APS) invites nominations and applications for two
tenure-track faculty positions, at the rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor to begin August 2025.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black
university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of
Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian
institution. HU established the Center for Atmospheric Science
(CAS) in 1996, which led to creation of the Department of
Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences in 2007. APS offers M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees in the fields of Atmospheric Science and Planetary
Science. This program has established a reputation of excellence in
education, outreach and research, with particular emphasis on
satellite applications for atmospheric studies.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will continue and advance the
groundbreaking work of CAS and APS. This work includes building a
portfolio of externally funded, high-profile research in the field
of atmospheric science and recruiting, supporting, and advising
masters and doctoral students. The successful candidates will also
teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Objectives
of the APS department include continuation of research excellence
at HU in atmospheric and planetary science, expanded capacity for
research, and growth in enrollment in the graduate program.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Planetary Science, or a related
field is required. The successful applicants will sustain existing
programs and enable future strategic growth of the department in
the following areas:
• Atmospheric research, with demonstrated achievements as a
satellite science team member or in the use of satellite data to
advance atmospheric science. Possible areas of specialization
include atmospheric composition, chemistry and dynamics studies,
using remote sensing and/or modeling. Capability to develop new
satellite instruments, missions, and/or measurement campaigns is
preferred.
• Satellite-based remote sensing of planetary atmospheres and/or
surfaces (including Earth), with demonstrated capability and
commitment to developing new satellite instruments, planetary
missions, and data analysis techniques.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and
accomplishments in the field.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Hampton
University Application for Employment for faculty, a letter
outlining the candidate’s commitment to teaching, professional and
scholarly work; a curriculum vitae, and three letters of
recommendation on company letterhead. Applications may be submitted
electronically to robert.loughman@hamptonu.edu (with “APS faculty
search” in the subject line), or mailed to:

Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Search
Committee

Attn: Dr. Robert Loughman

Center for Atmospheric Sciences

154 William R. Harvey Way

Hampton University

Hampton VA 23668.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application
for Educational Support Staff Employment either in person, via
email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu, or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources

Hampton University

Hampton, VA 23668
• **No phone calls

Forms:

Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human
Resources to retrieve the educational support staff
employment application and other supplemental application
materials.