Teaching Assistant, Environmental Studies Program Colby College, Waterville, ME
The Environmental Studies Program at Colby College is seeking a Teaching Assistant (12-month, full-time position), starting August 15, 2011. Responsibilities of this position include teaching laboratory sections (in terrestrial, marine and aquatic ecology, and environmental science), preparing laboratory materials for these courses, grading examinations and laboratory papers, maintaining equipment, and other duties as needed. Colby's Environmental Studies Program is a strong, vibrant program with dynamic faculty that has been in existence since 1971; the program also is a significant emphasis in the current College strategic plan. The program web site is at: http://www.colby.edu/environ/. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or an advanced degree in Ecology, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Graduate study in Ecology or a related field, experience in laboratory teaching, experience with ecological techniques, familiarity with computer applications including GIS, and familiarity with ecosystems of the northeastern United States, are desirable. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience. This salaried and continuing position is a 12-month position and includes benefits. Interested parties should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation to: Russell Cole, Chair, Teaching Assistant Search Committee, Environmental Studies Program, Colby College, 5350 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901 (Telephone: 207-859-5350, e-mail: [email protected]). Electronic submission of applications is strongly encouraged, and receipt will be confirmed. Application review will begin June 24, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu
