Number 33, April 2002

Jobs

Visiting Assistant Professor
Natural Resource and Environmental Policy

Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences (NSEES) seeks candidates for a two-year position, starting in Fall semester 2002, as visiting assistant professor of environmental policy. NSEES, with an interdisciplinary faculty of 50, offers professional (Master of Environmental Management) and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees and participates in Duke's growing undergraduate environmental programs. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant social science field, including public policy, political science, cultural anthropology, political economy, or sociology. Teaching experience preferred.

The successful applicant is expected to teach 2.5 courses yearly, with at least one course in U.S. environmental policy. Areas of particular interest are business and the environment, international environmental policy, and qualitative research methods. There are numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within NSEES and with other academic units across the campus. Consideration begins April 1 and continues until the position is filled.

Send curriculum vitae, a one to two page summary of research and teaching plans, and three letters of reference to Professor Robert Healy, Policy Search Committee, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0328.

Climate Program Manager
The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel's Meteorology Science and Strategy Department has an immediate opening for the position of Climate Program Manager. The Climate Program Manager will manage and coordinate The Weather Channel's climate information program.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as a climate expert on The Weather Channel video network and for other business units as appropriate.
• Working with The Weather Channel departments in climate-related efforts.
• Coordinating meteorological continuing education initiatives.
• Speaking engagements; availability for interviews by other media; liaison with academic and government sectors.
• The individual will be expected to stay abreast of latest developments in climate and related sciences; doing one's own research and publishing is encouraged as time allows.

Skill Requirements:

• Expert on: climate change including global warming; physical and applied climatology; planetary-scale dynamics; ENSO, AO/NAO, PNA, PDO, MJO, droughts, and other climate signals and trends.
• Knowledgeable and objective relative to scientific and political aspects of global warming and the anthropogenic role.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to lay persons in simple, easy-to-understand terms.
• Effective on-camera presence, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, proven instructional skills, and proficiency in use of computer applications.

Qualifications:

• Distinguished in field; Ph.D. in atmospheric or related science
• Teaching experience
• Experience in developing seasonal outlooks is a plus.

Applicants should apply online by clicking here.

You can also contact us directly: Claudine Halcomb, chalcomb@weather.com

Materials can be mailed to:

Claudine Halcomb,
HR /Re: Climate Program
The Weather Channel®
300 Interstate North Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339