August 13, 2009
Resident Lecturer in Marine Resource Management
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Position Announcement
Resident Lecturer in Marine Resource Management
Center for Marine Resource Studies
Turks & Caicos Islands
Position Summary:
Serve as part of a residential team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester or summer abroad. On an annual basis, teach the Principles of Resource Management course during two semester programs and one-third of the two summer courses, Marine Protected Areas. Lead designated components of the Center's Five-year Research Plan and, as part of this, oversee, mentor, and grade the student directed research projects related to these research lines
Minimum Qualifications:
* Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience in Marine Resource Management, Stock Assessment, Tropical Fisheries Management, or related field
* 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
* Good track record of research publications
* Certified SCUBA diver, Divemaster highly preferred
* Extensive small boat handling experience
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with small island governments
* Residential student group management and risk management experience highly desirable
* DAN O2 provider certification
* Current first aid certification
Other Expectations
* Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers or programs
* Participate in the residential campus activities and community outreach
* Represent SFS at local and international conferences
* At all times, work to ensure good relations between the SFS and the local community
Start Date: August 20, 2009
Salary: Salary ranges from $27,000 US to $29,000 US depending on experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits and on-site room and board.
For inquiries about the field station and position, please email John Claydon .
For full job description, visit our website today.
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TO APPLY: Email a cover letter addressing the qualifications and expectations stated above and a curriculum vitae outlining relevant experiences to: The School for Field Studies.
Faxes and hard copies will not be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer. Syllabus and other program materials are available for review on the SFS
website.
HR Generalist
The School For Field Studies
10 Federal Street, Suite 24
Salem, MA 01970 USA
978-741-3567 x107
978-741-3551 (fax)
Posted by Dida at August 13, 2009 9:02 AM
