A Teaching Assistant is needed for 10-week summer course at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) in western Montana. This undergraduate course, Practicum in Environmental Field Biology, runs from June 4 - Aug 12, 2015. The course includes both teaching and research components to educate 8-10 junior and senior undergraduate students. The teaching component is broken up into 3 week-long modules (Grassland Ecology, Montane/Forest Ecology, and Native American Ecology). Students in the course work with instructors and to design and carry out independent ecological research projects.
The TA will work to assist professors during each teaching module, as well as provide guidance and field assistance to enrolled students on a daily basis. Additionally, the TA will directly mentor 1 student project during the summer. The project topics will be directed towards the mentor’s strengths in ecology. UNDERC-West is located in western Montana near the National Bison Range. The TA will be provided housing with the undergraduates (a small house or double wide on a working ranch). Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in Ecology or related field is preferred, but B.S. in Ecology plus 1 year post-graduate work experience in teaching or biological research may substitute. Experience working in grassland systems is preferred. Basic knowledge of modules (listed above), univariate statistics (t-tests, ANOVA, etc.), and statistical programs (R or Systat) also preferred. If applicable, please include a list of relevant coursework you have completed. Salary is negotiable, based on level of experience. Minimum $5000 for the class (10 weeks). Please submit cover letter (which includes topics of potential independent projects), CV/resume, and the contact information for three references (e-mail submission preferred) to: Dr. David G. Flagel Assistant Director, West Environmental Research Center University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 [email protected] (574) 631-2612 http://underc.nd.edu Review of applications will begin March 8, and continue until the position is filled. -- Dr. David Flagel Assistant Director, West University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center Office Phone: 574-631-2612
