Education and Outreach Coordinator
Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
Full-time Academic Specialist (2 years; continuing dependent on funding)
Available Immediately
We seek an Education and Outreach Coordinator who will develop and lead
educational and outreach programs for the Long-term Ecological Research
(LTER) project (<http://www.lter.kbs.msu.edu/>www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month)
academic specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This
position is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a
continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and
renewed funding of the KBS LTER.
Responsibilities
The position will focus on disseminating knowledge generated by LTER
research on the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production systems
in the larger agricultural landscape. Programming will target a variety of
audiences, including Extension Educators, K-12 teachers, agricultural
producers, undergraduates, and the general public. Primary duties include
the development and delivery of educational and outreach programs
(workshops, bulletins, fact sheets, curriculum, teaching aids, etc.) The
successful applicant will work closely with MSU faculty and staff involved
in existing education/outreach activities at KBS, particularly the
Assistant Director for Education and Outreach and Land and Water unit
staff. The applicant will develop, lead, and coordinate programs for
graduate students and undergraduate interns/researchers working on the LTER
and related programs in sustainable agriculture at KBS. The applicant will
be expected to participate in KBS, MSU and national LTER education and
outreach committees.
The successful applicant will report to the KBS LTER Director and work
closely with the KBS LTER Education and Outreach Committee. Salary and
benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with prior experience. The
position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory
Corners, MI (<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/>www.kbs.msu.edu).
Qualifications
M.Sc. required, (Ph.D. preferred) in ecology, agronomy, science or
environmental education, natural resources, or a related field. Previous
experience in an educational or outreach position, including university
extension, with an agronomy/ecological/natural resource focus is desired,
with evidence for meeting goals, developing and leading educational
programs, and participation in grant writing activities. This position
requires strong communication skills (speaking, writing, web-design),
excellent organizational abilities, creativity, and an ability to build
relationships with academic and community partners. For further information
contact co-chairs Kay Gross
(<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Tom
Schmidt (<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]).
Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file
(please include your last name in the filename) to
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] and include (1)
a statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV;
(3) two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials) and (4)
names and contact information for three professional references. Michigan
State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The
position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin August
1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching 10%
Administration 20%
Outreach Service 70%
Description of Duties
60% Initiate and provide leadership for education and outreach
activities and programs
affiliated with the KBS LTER project to Extension Educators, K-12 teachers,
producers, undergraduates, and the general public - see language above.
20% PI for proposals to enhance educational and outreach programs for
the LTER and
related projects in sustainable agriculture at KBS.
10% Develop, lead, and coordinate programs for graduate students and
undergraduate
interns/researchers working on the LTER and related programs in sustainable
agriculture at KBS.
10% Participation in KBS, MSU and national LTER education and outreach
committees.
