Assistant Professor Smithsonian-Mason Program
<https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/26515>https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/26515
The George Mason University, Office of the Provost, Smithsonian-Mason
Global Conservation Studies Program
(<http://mccs.gmu.edu>http://mccs.gmu.edu) invites applications for
an Assistant Professor in conservation biology for a full-time, term
instructional position for 2012.
The Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program offers
undergraduate and graduate students and professionals the
unprecedented opportunity to interact, learn from, and network with
world-leading conservation biologists, scientists, development
organizations, policymakers, educators and conservation
practitioners. The program currently offers courses in conservation
theory, field methods and practice, and human dimensions of
conservation. Instructors include Mason faculty, Smithsonian
professionals, and colleagues from other national and international
organizations and governments.
The U.S.-based programs take place at the Smithsonian Conservation
Biology Institute (SCBI). SCBI is a historic and beautiful 3,200-acre
facility in Front Royal, Va., and is a research base for scientists
working at the cutting-edge of wildlife ecology, conservation
biology, veterinary medicine, sustainable development, genetics,
reproductive science and ecological monitoring. Information about the
training facilities is available at
<http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/training/facility.cfm/>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/training/facility.cfm/.
This position is a full-time, 12-month, renewable instructional
appointment with significant student contact based at SCBI in Front
Royal, Va. We are seeking individuals committed to excellence in
teaching and experience in curricular development with a strong
interest in working with students. Specific responsibilities will
include teaching, advising of students, coordination of tutoring and
recitations, supervising internships, and curricular development
activities. In spring 2012, duties will include continued planning
for the undergraduate program as well as planning and instructional
activities in the developing graduate/professional program. In fall
2012, major duties will include serving as resident faculty fellow
for the Smithsonian Mason Undergraduate Semester Program.
A Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, zoology, wildlife
management, human dimensions of conservation, or related disciplines
is required.
Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Sylvia Vitazkova
(<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]), Director of the Mason
Center for Conservation Studies. Review of applications will start on
3 January 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
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Jennifer Sevin|Manager of Capacity Building and Academic Programs
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability
National Zoological Park
Mail: P.O. Box 37012, MRC 705, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Location: 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW #3123, Washington, DC 20013
T 202-633-4792| F 202-786-2557 | Email
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
www.nationalzoo.si.edu
