Environmental Studies Adjunct Position - Adjunct Faculty Conservation Biology Concentration
Department of Environmental Studies Status: Part-time, Keene NH, Start Fall Semester 2012 The Environmental Studies Department Master’s Program at Antioch University New England seeks an adjunct instructor to teach our fall semester Master’s level course in Biostatistics. Candidates must possess an MS in environmental studies or a related field. A specialization in biostatics or ecology is preferred. Professional experience demonstrating the application of statistics methods in the environmental field is required. Ideal candidates have teaching experience in higher education, graduate level, including strong skills in teaching through creative, experiential approaches. Capacity to actively engage students and facilitate their effective use of statistics to analysis and interpret environmental data is required. Theoretical and practical experience with statistics is highly preferred. Ability to work with others and communicate effectively is essential. Additional qualifications include flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, capacity to work independently, and ability to network and seek out resources. This class will be taught on Thursdays from 8/30/12 to 12/6/12. Depending on enrollment, two sections may be taught: 8-11 am and 1-4 pm. To apply: submit a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for three professional references to Peter Palmiotto, Director of the Conservation Biology Concentration in Environmental Studies, at [email protected], with "Biostats" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. *Course Description* Biostatistics. This course encourages successful ecological field research by building skills in hypothesis generation, development of appropriate data collection methods, the application of correct statistical analyses, and effective presentation of results. Basic univariate parametric and non-parametric statistical procedures (chi-square and related tests; ANOVA; regression and correlation analyses) are reviewed. Through lectures, group homework projects, and analysis of quantitative methods used in current studies of conservation biology, students develop skills needed to design effective field and laboratory research aimed at biodiversity conservation and natural lands management. Antioch University New England offers a smoke-free environment, provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, gender, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, or disability. -- Beth A. Kaplin, Ph.D. Program Director, Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies Co-Director, Center for Tropical Ecology & Conservation Antioch University New England Keene, New Hampshire, USA Office phone: 603-283-2328 Mobile in USA: 802-376-3800 Skype address: bethkaplin http://www.antiochne.edu/directory/employee_detail.cfm?ID=7160065291 http://www.CenterForTropicalEcology.org/ Technical Advisor, Conservation Biology Education Project Department of Biology, Faculty of Science National University of Rwanda Mobile in Rwanda: (250) 078 8664551 Address in Rwanda: BP 512 Butare
