July 24, 2007
Position Announcement: Resident Lecturer in Marine Resource Management
Not a research diving job per se, but the job requires SCUBA diving.-Dida
Center for Marine Resource Studies: Turks & Caicos IslandsPosition Summary: The core functions of this residential field position are to teach critical, local environmental issues based on a challenging, problem-based, interdisciplinary curriculum and lead designated components of the Center's Five-Year Research Plan and as part of this, oversee and advise the student Directed Research projects that relate to these research lines.
Educational Requirements: Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience in Marine Resource Management, Stock Assessment, Tropical Fisheries Management, or related field.
Competencies:
* Extensive field research experience, preferably in the fields of
Fishery Management, Marine Protected Areas, Marine Policy Formulation
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary
teaching and research team
* Solid track record of research publications
* Solid track record of grant writing success
* Certified SCUBA diver, Divemaster highly preferred
* Work with Coral Biology and EcologyPreferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with small
island governments
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
* Residential student group management and risk management
experience highly desirable
* Current first aid/CPR certificationOther Expectations:
* Willingness to work flexible hours and live on-site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of U.S. undergraduate students, and visiting researchers or programs, and participate in all center activities.
* Represent SFS at local and international conferences.Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Salary ranges from $26,000 USD to $29,000 USD depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits, and on-site room and board.
TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience
to: The School for Field Studies at jobs @ fieldstudies.org No faxes or hard copies will be accepted. SFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted by Dida at July 24, 2007 2:21 PM
