MOUNTAIN STUDIES INSTITUTE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT & JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Research Director
LOCATION: The position will be based in MSI’s program office in Silverton, Colorado, with occasional travel within the 14-county San Juan Mountain region. SALARY/ BENEFITS: Salary/vacation, health and retirement benefits dependent upon experience and full-time position; flexible schedule DESIRED START DATE: Open until filled The Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is a not-for-profit mountain research and education institution in Silverton, Colorado. MSI’s mission is to enhance understanding and sustainable use of the San Juan Mountains through research, education, and outreach. MSI facilitates and conducts field research, academic courses, and experiential learning. RESEARCH DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION The Research Director, under the supervision of the Executive Director, and working closely with the Education/Operations Director, will be responsible for continued development of MSI’s mountain research and science-related projects through research, education, and outreach activities. The Research Director will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and promoting research projects, and for facilitating the growth of research conducted by MSI’s partners and scientists. The Research Director will be principally involved in setting research goals, priorities, and objectives for both the near and long-term. The Research Director will work with MSI’s Science Advisory Committee and Executive Director to identify and propose research opportunities. The Research Director will work with Executive Director and MSI staff to develop partnerships, funding, and resources to accomplish these goals. For a more detailed description and qualifications, visit: http://www.mountainstudies.org/index.php?q=content/opportunities-msi-flc- beyond APPLICATION SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining research and teaching experience, educational philosophy, experiential learning and training models; C.V.; contact information for three references; and salary history to: Marcie Demmy Bidwell, Executive Director, Mountain Studies Institute, [email protected]. References should be from past supervisors and at least one reference should be from a co-worker. For more information about the Mountain Studies Institute, please visit our website at www.mountainstudies.org.
