FYI... Cross-posted from consbio; sorry about any duplicates. Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:32:47 -0500 From: Keiren Bluestone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Program Director needed in Brazil To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ Double-click this line for list subscription options ] Please post: PROGRAM DIRECTOR Antioch Education Abroad, Antioch College Brazilian Ecosystems: The Protection and Management of Biodiversity Antioch Education Abroad (AEA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Program Director for the Fall 2000 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. The Program Director travels with students throughout Brazil, meeting with Brazilian scientists in order to study conservation and management problems facing the country and the region. The program also includes a three-week independent internship module based in Southern Brazil. As many as 18 undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the United States and Canada participate each year. The position is supported by a Program Coordinator on the Antioch campus and a Site Coordinator in Curitiba, Brazil. Responsibilities - Availability from July 1, 2000. Program begins in August, 2000. - Teach core courses: Ecology and Biodiversity of Brazil and Brazilian Natural Resource Management - Work closely with on-site Coordinator to prepare and implement schedule, travel, accomodations, and site visit logistics. Also help with select of lecturers and speakers as necessary. - Coordinate with Brazilian faculty who organize internships - Consult with Portuguese instructor in the evaluation of language credits for each student - Participate in the selection of the Program Assistant (PA) and supervise selected PA. - Work closely with AEA on documentation, budget, and logistics for the program. - Assume responsibility for the well-being of student participants for the duration of the program. Qualifications - Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field preferred - Previous teaching and field study leadership experience required - Portuguese language proficiency required - International experience, preferably including Brazil - Maturity, flexibility, sense of humor - Excellent health and stamina Renumeration - Round-trip transportation to Brazil - A salary and benefits based on a six-month appointment - Per diem for the duration of the Program as compensation for the difference in cost of living Application Procedure Submit by FEBRUARY 1, 2000: - Curriculum vitae - A minimum of two professional references - A 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. Send all application materials to: Dr. Hassan Nejad, Dean of Faculty Antioch College, 795 Livermore Street Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1697 For more program information, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call (800) 874-7986. ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ 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 ************************************ ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ 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 ************************************
