MARINE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
SEA|MESTER PROGRAMS
SUMMARY:
Sea|mester Programs
(<http://www.seamester.com>www.seamester.com) is
looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated
marine science instructor to work with their
study abroad program aboard the school ship S/Y
Ocean Star or S/Y Argo in Fall 2014, Spring 2015
and Summer 2015 semesters. Descriptions of the
marine science courses taught onboard can be
found at:
<http://www.seamester.com/academics/courses/>http://www.seamester.com/academics/courses/.
This is a one-year, full-time position which may
be renewed based on performance.
The successful candidate will play an active role
in the day-to-day operation of our program and
lead the instruction for either the Introductory
Marine Biology or Introductory Oceanography
course. He/she is expected foster an exciting
experiential learning environment for the
students on board, with appropriate field
sampling and experiments. The instructor should
be creative and flexible in his/her approach to
teaching and incorporate program activities and
experiences into the course structure.
The successful candidate will be adaptable and
willing to work in the ever-changing
conditionswith sometimes difficult weather
conditionsthat are characteristic of life at
sea. He/she should be enthusiastic about
traveling to various locales and working with
different cultures and languages.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:
· Masters degree in marine biology, oceanography or related field.
· Ability to teach a university-level
introductory course in marine biology or oceanography
PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:
· PhD in marine biology, oceanography or related field.
· Prior experience teaching, preferably in field sciences.
· Scientific diving experience and
Divemaster or Dive Instructor certification.
· Boating experience, especially on large vessels or sailing vessels
COMPENSATION:
Starting salary is $27,500 for a PhD and $25,000
for a Masters. Room and board, travel expenses
and health insurance are provided.
START: Position begins in early September 2014
and continues through August 2015.
CLOSING DATE: 07/27/2014
To apply, send a cover letter and CV to
Chantale Bégin (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]).
