FYI.... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- ANTIOCH COLLEGE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 11/98 Program Director Antioch Education Abroad Brazilian Ecosystems: The Protection and Management of Diversity Antioch Education Abroad is accepting applications for the position of Program Director for the Fall 1999 Brazilian Ecosystems study abroad program. This fourteen-week program integrates intensive studies in field ecology, local and regional conservation and management initiatives, and studies in Portuguese language. College students travel to seven distinct ecosystems, and learn from Brazilian faculty, researchers, graduate students and other conservationists. The program includes a four-week independent internship module. As many as 20 undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the United States and Canada participate in this program each year. Responsibilities include: (1) Availability from July 1, 1999. Program leaves for Brazil in August 1999 (2) Teach core course: Brazilian Ecosystems (8 credit hours) (3) Work closely with Brazilian coordinator in Curitiba to prepare and implement schedule, travel, accommodations, and site visit logistics. Also select and make arrangements for lecturers and speakers (4) Coordinate with Brazilian faculty who organize internships (5)Consult with Portuguese instructor in the evaluation of language credits for each student (6) Participate in the selection of students and Program Assistant for the program (7) Work closely with AEA in the recruitment of students and planning of program budget (8) Manage on-site budget (9) Act as cultural liasion for the students in Brazil Qualifications (1) Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent experience and education (2) Previous teaching and field study leadership experience required (3) Portuguese language ability is highly desirable (4) International experience, particularly in Brazil (5) Maturity, flexibility, and a sense of humor (6) Previous experience in group leadership highly desirable Renumeration (1) Round trip transportation to Brazil (2) A salary based on a six-month appointment (3) Per diem for the cost of living in Brazil for duration of program Application Procedure Submit: (i) curriculum vitae (ii) two references (iii) Cover letter detailing relevant academic and experiential background, qualifications to advise and teach in an intercultural setting, and reasons for wanting to lead this program. Review of candidates starts January 15, 1999, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send all application materials directly to: Dr. Hassan Nejad, Dean of Faculty, Antioch College 795 Livermore St., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387-1697 Keiren Bluestone Assistant Director Antioch Education Abroad (937) 767-6366 ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker Division of Environmental Management & Design Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
