Undergraduate Study Abroad Programme in Savanna Ecology, Kruger National Park.
The School of Animal Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks
applicants for its field-based
undergraduate programme in Savanna ecology, run in partnership with
The Organisation of
Tropical Studies (http://www.ots.duke.edu), University of Cape Town
and the Kruger
National Park. The programme, based in Skukuza, Kruger National Park,
accepts students
from both South Africa and the USA. We are seeking to fill the post
in August 2011. It is two
year grant-funded contract that is renewable, based on performance.
The successful applicants will work closely with other staff and the
Programme Director in
the design and implementation of rigorous programmes of field
research, ecology,
conservation, policy, and history and culture of the host country
(South Africa). They would
also be responsible for team teaching and the supervision of
students' independent research
projects.
Qualifications:
PhD in biology, ecology, conservation biology or related field would be a very
distinct advantage
Research experience in African ecosystems
An aptitude for Natural History
A strong interest in and disposition for team teaching and
interdisciplinary collaboration
Experience in field based education group learning and interactive,
experiential teaching
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Experience with the US education system
Further information can be obtained from Dr Laurence Kruger, contactable at
[email protected] .
Salary and benefits will be at the lecturer level.
To apply send CV with covering letter, statement of teaching
philosophy and research
interests, sample publications and full contact details of three
referees to: Zandi Mbaleki,
Human Resources, Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand,
Private Bag 3, Wits,
2050. Please copy Laurence Kruger on the application process.
.. E-mail: [email protected]
.. Fax: (011) 717 6009.
Applications for the post close on 9 June 2011
