PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR The School of Life Sciences and the Division of Educational Outreach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invite applications for a part-time instructor to teach in the UNLV GS-0401 Educational Program (see http://ifpm.nifc.gov/faq/general.htm). Students are federal wildland fire management personnel from various states in the western US, who enroll in eight intensive two-week courses over a 14-month period. Courses include Fundamentals of Life Science, Principles of Modern Biology II, Principles of Ecology, Plant Ecology, Field Ecology, Conservation Biology, Biogeography, and Ecosystem Management.
We seek a candidate to teach Biogeography sometime during April 2008. The two-week class will be held 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Due to the intensive nature of this course, a variety of course activities are encouraged, including lectures, labs and field trips. Candidates must hold a Masters degree in biology or a closely related discipline; a Ph.D. is preferred. Prior teaching experience is necessary and experience working with federal land agencies is preferred. Stipend for teaching the course is $5500. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy relevant to the GS-0401 Educational Program, a brief statement summarizing the candidates research interests, and contact information for three professional references (at least two of which are previous supervisors). Send applications to Dr. Beth Newingham, School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4004 or e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of application materials will begin on December 14, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Dr. Newingham. UNLV is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
