Project Associate – Coordinator, Southern Conifer Global Internship Program
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Type of Appointment: 12-month, non-tenure-track Responsibilities: Employee will serve as coordinator for a new southern conifer global undergraduate internship program in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech. The program is one part of a large education/extension effort involving multiple investigators and organizations aimed at increasing public literacy in southern conifer forestry and potential effects of climate change. This undergraduate research internship program will pair selected undergraduate students from across southeastern states with a graduate student mentor for a summer. Undergraduate students will take a fall course in teaching skills and develop and present interactive presentations and activities for secondary schools. Specific duties will include: Website development and maintenance Development of recruiting materials Coordinating the selection and placement of undergraduate interns with appropriate graduate students and schools Coordinating a new distance-delivered undergraduate communications class for interns Facilitating and coordinating placement of interns with public schools throughout southeastern states Preparation of reports and publications as needed Other additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet program needs Job duties will occur primarily on campus in Blacksburg, but some travel is expected, which may include trips that occasionally require overnight lodging. Qualifications: Required: (1) M.S. with emphasis in development, implementation, and coordination of biological education/extension program development; (2) experience in producing scientifically sound surveys and analysis of data; (3) prior work with public educators Preferred: Background in forestry or natural resources Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 5, 2011, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Starting Date: Negotiable, with a target of September 1, 2011 Duration: Initial one-year appointment with opportunity for extension for up to four more years pending satisfactory performance and availability of funds Application Procedure: Online application is required through www.jobs.vt.edu<http://www.jobs.vt.edu>. Search for posting 0110596. For more Information: Dr. John R. Seiler Alumni Distinguished Professor Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation 228 Cheatham Hall (0324) Blacksburg, VA 24061 U.S.A. [email protected] (540) 231-5461 Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equity and Access.
