Coordinator, Research Experiences for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders Organization for Tropical Studies
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for two Faculty Coordinator positions with the Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. The NAPIRE Program provides research opportunities for 15 students from the colleges and universities that are part of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. Each student works under the close supervision of an individual research mentor. Successful applicants will work closely with each other, as well as with research mentors, the Director of the Undergraduate Programs, and other OTS staff in the design and implementation of the 2006 NAPIRE Program. NAPIRE Coordinators will oversee student recruitment and selection, and will be responsible for on-site supervision and coordination of program activities. Qualifications: --Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology or a related field. --Professional experience in teaching field biology --Professional experience in supervision of undergraduate field research. --Excellent communication and organizational skills. --Experience in teaching Native American and Pacific Island students a plus --Bilingual (Spanish/English) indispensable --Native American and Pacific Island faculty are strongly encouraged to apply The position is a 6-month contract with an anticipated start date of March 15, 2007, and an anticipated end date of September 15, 2007. The position is based in Costa Rica at the OTS Las Cruces Biological Station from May 21, 2007 through August 6, 2007. The contract is renewable, depending on funding and performance. Application deadline: October 1, 2006 To apply: send resume or CV with cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, mentoring philosophy, and research interests, and list of references to the Director of Undergraduate Programs, Organization for Tropical Studies, Box 90630, Durham, NC 27708-0630. Applications may also be sent electronically via the OTS website at <http://www.ots.ac.cr/jobs>www.ots.ac.cr/jobs . OTS is an equal opportunity employer.
