Director of Outdoor and Environmental Education at Earlham College
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2016, and continue
until the position is filled.
The preferred starting date is May 1, 2016, or sooner.
Description
Earlham College is currently seeking qualified candidates for the
Director of Outdoor and Environmental Education. This is a full-time,
12-month administrative faculty position. Salary is commensurate with
experience, including a full benefits package.
Since 1971, the Outdoor Education program at Earlham has a nationally
recognized and strong history of developing future leaders in outdoor
and environmental education and is considered one of the oldest
programs of its kind in the country. The program operates courses and
trips regionally, nationally and internationally including yearly
expeditions to Utah and Ontario. The College is seeking a leader who,
working collaboratively, can articulate and enact a compelling vision
for the integration of outdoor and environmental education within our
sustainability program and more broadly with the liberal arts.
Major program areas include the August Wilderness summer
pre-orientation program, the Miller Farm sustainable agriculture
program, the certificate program in Outdoor Education, and
student-led outdoor-based physical education courses.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
This position works collaboratively with other administrative faculty
as part of the broader Sustainability Program at Earlham. Specific
duties include:
* Overall vision, direction and coordination of all major program
areas including the August Wilderness summer pre-orientation program,
student-taught outdoor-based physical education classes, the
designation in outdoor education, and the Miller Farm sustainable
agriculture program.
* Staff hiring, training and risk management coordination for all
program areas.
* Curriculum design and development for all program areas.
* Teaching courses connected to the Outdoor Education program,
including the Advanced Field Practicum May Term and Outdoor Trip Leadership.
* The possibility to teach courses and workshops connected to the
Miller Farm sustainable agriculture program depending upon experience
and qualifications.
* Purchasing, inventory and maintenance of all field equipment
including management of the outdoor education center and indoor climbing wall.
* Coordination of activities and associated maintenance and
facility needs of the Miller Farm garden area (currently
approximately 2 acres).
* Faculty Adviser to the Outdoors Club.
* Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
* A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in a closely
related field is strongly preferred.
* Significant instructional and logistical experience in
outdoor/environmental education, including expedition-based trips
preferably in the college environment.
* A varied range of technical outdoor skills, certifications and
competencies specifically related to rock climbing, canoeing and
backpacking is required along with a current Wilderness First
Responder certification (or concrete plans to attain certification).
* Experience and interest in small-scale sustainable agriculture
and farm-based education program development is also highly desired.
* A demonstrated track record of successful program development
and oversight along with strong teaching and administrative skills.
Application Instructions
Please send a letter of application that addresses the various
responsibilities of the position; resume/vitae; and the name,
position title, email address and phone number of three professional
references in a single PDF or MS Word file to:
Human Resources Office
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, Indiana 47374-4095
Phone:
<file:///C:/Users/INOUY_~1/AppData/Local/Temp/tel:765-983-1393>765-983-1393
Email: [email protected]
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2016, and continue
until the position is filled.
The preferred starting date is May 1, 2016, or sooner.
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Earlham College continues to build a community that reflects the
gender and racial diversity of the society at large, and, therefore,
we are particularly interested in inviting and encouraging
applications from African Americans, other ethnic minorities, and
women. Earlham also is eager to solicit applications from members of
the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Earlham College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Earlham utilizes
<http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify>E-Verify to confirm employment
eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
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Karen H. Mager, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Earlham College
Cell: (812) 727-3067
