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 2015. Descriptions
of the marine science courses taught onboard can
be found at:
<http://www.seamester.com/academics/courses/>http://www.seamester.com/academics/courses/.
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 is dependent on experience. Room
and board, travel expenses and health insurance
are provided. We are looking for somebody who
can commit for the fall 2015 semester, from early
September to mid-December. There is also the
possibility of extending employment beyond that
period. Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply, send a cover letter and CV to Travis
Yates (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]).
