Usgs Earth Explorer Jobs in Usa

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) is highly interdisciplinary and covers broadly all fields of Earth and space science. EAS hosts a range of undergraduate degrees, including B.S. programs in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences (SEP), and Environmental Science (ENVS), and hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Ocean Science and Engineering in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental Engineering. For more information about our School and academic programs, visit .

Atlanta, GA

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in Earth Sciences, Soil Science, Agronomy, or any related field.

The postdoctoral researcher responsibilities will include:

• Helping to develop innovative empirical approaches for tracking soil charge balance and enhanced weathering rates in ongoing field trials.
• Using a diversity of geochemical techniques and data analysis tools.

A doctorate in Earth Sciences, Soil Sciences, Agronomy, or any related field is required by the start of the appointment.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• The names and contact information for three professional references

Application materials should be submitted as PDF files.

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Chris Reinhard at

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ( ).

Applications will be considered beginning September 23, 2024, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. employment/pre-employment-screening.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) is highly interdisciplinary and covers broadly all fields of Earth, atmospheric, and space science. EAS hosts a range of undergraduate degrees, including B.S. programs in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences (SEP), and Environmental Science (ENVS), and hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Ocean Science and Engineering in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental Engineering. For more information about our School and academic programs, visit .

Atlanta, GA

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences () at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, invites applications for an open rank, non-tenure track Associate Academic Professional, Academic Professional, Senior Academic Professional, Professional faculty position. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. This position will coordinate laboratory sections of the introductory Habitable Planet course (EAS 1601) that serves 500 undergraduate students per academic year and will teach upper-level undergraduate meteorology courses. This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain laboratory exercises and equipment for the introductory "Habitable Planet" course (EAS 1601).
• Supervise and train teaching assistants for "Habitable Planet" course (EAS 1601) each semester.
• Provide instruction for upper-level undergraduate meteorology courses, depending on the candidate's expertise and curricular needs (see undergraduate-courses).

Minimum Required Qualifications:

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on the candidate's qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook: faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines.

Job Category: Academic Professional

Associate Academic Professional

• This is the entry-level rank and normally requires completion of the terminal degree. In exceptional cases, this rank may be used for individuals completing a terminal degree and for a period of two (2) years.

Academic Professional

• Terminal degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related area
• Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional
• Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers

Senior Academic Professional

• Terminal degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related area
• Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
• Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
• Successful and measurable related experience
• Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional

The ideal candidates will have experience in the following:

• Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills (e.g., hosting TA meetings, addressing challenging lab student scenarios, and timely replies to emails).
• Ability to develop and teach quantitatively and computationally intensive meteorology and atmospheric sciences content, in particular topics that pertain to one or more of the following undergraduate courses: EAS 2551 Introduction to Meteorological Analysis, EAS 4440 Mesoscale Meteorology, EAS 4450 Synoptic Meteorology, EAS 4460 Satellite and Radar Meteorology, EAS 4655 Atmospheric Dynamics, EAS 4656 Atmospheric Dynamics Lab, EAS 4670 Atmospheric Dynamics II (see undergraduate-courses for current syllabi).
• Experience and/or training in implementation of high impact teaching practices.
• Experience using Canvas or equivalent course website software.

1. The ability to teach and mentor a student body
2. The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment
3. The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education
4. The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body
5. The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students
6. The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
7. The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
8. Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education

Interested applicants should submit the following as PDF files only, and via the Georgia Tech Careers portal.:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• The names and contact information for three references

For additional information, contact: .

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. employment/pre-employment-screening.

Applications will be considered beginning February 15, 2026, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.

Job Duty 2 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.

Job Duty 3 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.

Job Duty 4 -
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.

Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.

Job Duty 2 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.

Job Duty 3 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.

Job Duty 4 -
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.

Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Open date: July 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Earth & Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers and lecturers in lieu of GSI's to teach Earth and Planetary Science courses should an opening arise. Department policy requires instructors to create and maintain a bcourses site.

Instructors of Record duties include teaching, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), developing exams and/or quizzes, supervising GSIs, scheduling field trips, participating in field trips, maintaining a course budget, and maintaining a course website.

Lecturer in-lieu-of-GSI's duties entail leading discussion sections, field trips, labs, or instruction of prescribed course content, under the active direction and supervision of the instructor of record who has final responsibility for the course's entire instruction. Other course support duties may include, but are not limited to, holding office hours, grading, and participation in the development of quizzes.

The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to higher education through their teaching. The department is also interested in individuals who may have had non-- traditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia (e.g., in professional or industry service).

Department:

Program: courses/eps/

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) by the time of application.

A Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) by the start of the appointment.

Eligibility to work in the United States.

Demonstrated/potential for teaching excellence in the appropriate fields.

Record of accomplishment in scholarship, service, and professional activity.

A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in the area of Earth Sciences where the department has the need for an instructor is preferred. Experience teaching college-level courses. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Experience teaching fieldwork is preferred for some classes.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Past Teaching Evaluations or Statement of Teaching - Evidence of teaching experience and quality; may include a link to a brief teaching demonstration.

  
  

• Sample Syllabus (Optional)

  
  

• 2 required (contact information only)

2 contacts

Help contact:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
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• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Open date: February 19, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Project Scientist in the area of Atmospheric Science, specifically Cloud Physics, using Stereophotogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Computational Modeling to study moist convection, with strong emphasis on instrument development (cameras), data processing (calibration, stereo reconstruction algorithms), scientific leadership, and mentorship in physical sciences.

This position will be in David Romps' group in the Earth and Planetary Science Department of UC Berkeley. The group at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) uses theory, simulation, and observation of clouds and atmospheric dynamics to improve our understanding of Earth's climate.

The successful candidate will co-lead the development of cameras for the stereophotogrammetry of clouds, combining the camera data with the theory of physical processes and related numerical simulations to answer scientific questions about moist convective dynamics.

Assist with supervising and mentoring postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students. The Assistant Project Scientist will collaborate with David Romps' group to produce publications, as well as contribute to proposals and progress reports. Maintain the code base responsible for camera calibration, feature matching, stereo reconstruction, and volume filling. Develop new stereo-reconstruction algorithms to keep our program at the cutting edge of cloud photogrammetry. Manage the operations of the cameras, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Labor Contract: resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/contract/

Department: home

The Climate Physics Group:

PhD or equivalent international degree.

* 2 years of experience since PhD in applied physics of meteorological processes, measurements, or impacts.

* PhD in physics or related STEM field.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
  
  (Optional)

  
  

• 3 required (contact information only)

Help contact:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility).  Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, as assigned.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a level 2 secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

Disciplines in this cluster include:

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master?s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor?s in geology AND Master?s in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent.
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 125 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With over 8,700 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.

We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Contractor Specialty Representative will work with an existing Gypsum team with a focus on promoting USG Joint Compound products. This position applies extensive product, technical, and installation expertise to promote USG Systems and establish strong relationships with gypsum contractors, installers, and dealers. In addition, providing installer training, project management, jobsite assistance and collaborate effectively with USG gypsum sales team, local market representatives, and key channel customers.

Ideal candidate resides in the Boston metropolitan area.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Convert non-USG contractors by conducting job site visits and performing job site product demonstrations to communicate the benefits of USG products and services.
• Ensure successful product installation by providing field support for large, specialized jobs.
• Assist gypsum sales in conducting effective sales calls by performing hands-on training and demonstrations, soliciting feedback on USG products and services, and making technical or product recommendations that benefit customers and USG.
• Act as a consultant to the customer base by working with customers to address day-to-day challenges in inventory, distribution, projects specifications and other related areas; and approaches these issues from a consultative selling perspective, looking for ways that USG can develop stronger partnership with each.
• Provides feedback and follow-up on job site visits, training, and demonstrations by acting on customers requests, communicating pertinent information to other USG departments, and completing the appropriate administrative duties.
• Influences the quality of USG customer service by identifying gaps in sales representatives technical and product knowledge and recommending training.
• Improves sales and profits by assisting in the communication of new product information to the regions and providing feedback to product management.
• Assists the product management group in developing strategies by contributing relevant information on USG and competitors’ product usage and market trends and setting product and customer specific goals for the assigned region.
• Field lead person in product development or improvement, working closely with USG research formulator as needed.
• Based on product strategies, build contractors preference for key products (i.e. Joint Compound, Paper Faced Bead, and Drywall Grid while acknowledging opportunities for other products to promote within the USG portfolio.
• Coordinate and assist training and mock up’s for promotion of SE430 product.
• Increases the effectiveness and quality of USG products by working with manufacturing and R&D to understand product formulations gathers data from market on customers responses to the formulas and applications and communicates recommended adjustments to product management and research.
• Delivers effective product training / demonstrations by reviewing training needs, preparing training logistics and materials, soliciting and communicating feedback, and following up on additional training needs.
• Educates staff and customers on the proper use of USG products by displaying expert knowledge of USG products and best practices for applications.
• Ensures customers’ product satisfaction by providing support and resolving job site project issues.
• Improves customers satisfaction by frequently communicating with sales representatives regarding job sites, customers training sessions, issues, and resolution of issues
• Ensures accurate documentation of customer visits by entering all pertinent information into weekly call log report and job trial forms.
• Ensures the appropriate materials are on site for training (e.g., samples, literatures, demonstration products…)

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. In lieu of degree, candidate should have equivalent field and industry experience

Travel Requirements

• Travel time up to and over 50% servicing respective market and within the assigned region
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years construction industry or business-to-business sales experience.
• Experience with territory management preferred.
• Sales and demonstration/installation expertise, industry knowledge and sales aptitude or experience.
• Drywall application and finishing experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong communication/interpersonal skills, including presentation, conflict resolution and relationship building.
• Self-motivated with a focus on working to and exceeding targets.
• Effective and independent time and scheduling management of activities.
• Ability to set and self-manage priorities to ensure maximizing levels of customer service.
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and USG associates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to determine cause of installation problems, evaluate implications and respond in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Demonstrated effective presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with very strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency required in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, , etc.).
• Physical requirements include the ability to work with airless texture sprayers and drive a pickup truck.
• Collaboration focused.
• Proven ability to actively listen, ask clarifying questions and summarize concerns or actions from customers or internal resources.
• Customer focused and proven ability to act with urgency.

*Midpoint may be adjusted based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and experience*

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran

Pay rate $27.95 - $40.12 per hour.

Shift, 6pm - 6am

Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Role & Responsibilities:

• Work safely as a top priority by adhering to the plant’s accident prevention policies. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Safely install, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical components within the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain, test and repair AC/DC motors and motor control systems.
• Develop skill set to troubleshoot advanced control system and instrumentation equipment including PLC controls.
• Interpret and use wiring schematics.
• Operate electrical test equipment inherent to the job.
• Know and understand NEC codes, become trained in NFPA-70E, and practice all other electrician duties in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have the desired technical skills to safely and proficiently work as an electrician in a plant setting.
• Possess basic mechanical maintenance skills.
• Ability to interpret and perform tasks as detailed on printed work orders.
• Basic computer skills needed to complete safety training and review work-related email.
• Ability to operate equipment as needed, including forklifts, etc.
• Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran