The job announcement below was posted in February
to your listserv. However, it was posted with
the incorrect deadline (June 1). The correct deadline is Apil 1, 2011.
Would it be possible to re-post the announcement below.
Thank you
Erika Deinert
Resident Professor for the Undergraduate Semester
Abroad Program in Tropical Ecology
Application deadline correction
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is
seeking applicants for the Full Time position of
Resident Professor with the OTS-Duke University
Undergraduate Semester Abroad Program in Costa
Rica. This is a field station-based program
designed to provide undergraduate students with
outstanding training in tropical ecology,
conservation biology and Spanish language and
culture. Successful applicants will be
responsible for team teaching, with 2 other full
time faculty, 3 Duke University
courses: tropical ecology; field research, which
includes the supervision of student independent
research projects; and environmental science and
policy. The position is based in Costa Rica, and
requires extensive in-country travel in both Fall and Spring semesters.
Application deadline: April 1, 2011
Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2011 (negotiable)
Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in biology, ecology, conservation
biology, environmental sciences or a related field
* Professional research experience in the tropics
* A strong interest in and disposition for
team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
* Experience in field-based education, group
learning and interactive, experiential teaching
* Excellent communication skills
* Bilingual (Spanish/English)
* Ability to work a flexible schedule
* Exemplifies OTS's core values
To apply:
Submit résumé or CV with cover letter, statement
of teaching philosophy and research interests,
and a list of references to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Erika Deinert, Ph.D.
Organization for Tropical Studies
Phone in Costa Rica: 506-2524-0607
