Resident Professor in Global Health
(Ethnobiology)
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is
seeking applicants for the position of Resident
Professor with the OTS Global Health
Undergraduate Semester Abroad Program in Costa
Rica. This is a field-based program designed to
provide undergraduate students with outstanding
training in tropical medicine, public health,
ethnobiology, research methods, community
interaction, and Spanish language and culture.
More information about the program can be found here:
<http://ots.ac.cr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=339&Itemid=467>http://ots.ac.cr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=339&Itemid=467
Successful applicants will work closely with the
Education Director, Undergraduate Programs
Coordinator, and two other Resident Professors in
curriculum design and implementation, and will be
responsible for teaching the Ethnobiology course
and assisting with teaching the Research
Practicum course. The professor should be
comfortable with developing and conducting short
but rigorous research projects with students in
the field and in the community. Ideal candidates
will have a background in ethnobiology or a
related field, such that they could complement
the expertise of the other resident professors in
medicine and anthropology. The position is based
in Costa Rica, and requires a commitment of 18
weeks in Costa Rica with 13 weeks in the field
and 5 weeks in the OTS office in San Jose during
each semester (Spring and Fall). This is a
full-time position with a required commitment of
at least one year. Any questions about the
position should be directed to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
The OTS Undergraduate Semester Abroad Programs
are accredited by Duke University and maintain
high educational standards, so applicants should
have excellent teaching skills.
Qualifications:
· Ph.D. in Ethnobiology with professional research experience in the tropics
· A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
· A strong background in experimental design and
statistical analysis in projects related to public health and ethnobiology
· Experience in field-based education and hands-on experiential teaching a plus
· Experience working in Latin America, especially in Costa Rica, a plus
· Excellent bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
· Ability to work a flexible schedule and spend
16-18 weeks, twice a year, in Costa Rica
· Comfortable with living in close quarters with
students and faculty at field stations around Costa Rica
Application deadline: December 4, 2012
Anticipated start date: January 14, 2013 or sooner
To apply, please submit the following materials
in a single pdf document via the OTS website
(ots.ac.cr): cover letter describing your
interest and fit for the position, CV, statement
of teaching philosophy, statement of research
interests, and 3 references. Applications may
also be sent electronically to <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
