*Resident Lecturer *
*Undergraduate Study Abroad Programme in Savanna/Fynbos Ecology, *
*Kruger National Park*
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*Full time post*
The Organization for Tropical Studies (www.tropicalstudies.org)
<http://www.tropicalstudies.org%29>seeks applicants for its field-based
undergraduate programme in Savanna/Fynbos ecology, run in partnership
with the Universities of Cape Town (UCT) and Witwatersrand (WITS) and
South African National Parks. This course, based in Skukuza, Kruger
National Park, accepts students from both South Africa and the USA. We
are seeking to fill the post in January 2017. It is a five-year
grant-funded contract with probation, and contracts are renewable based
on performance. The successful applicant will work closely with other
staff and the Programme Director in the design and implementation of
rigorous programmes of field research, ecology, conservation, policy,
and history and culture of the host country (South Africa).Applicant
would also be responsible for team teaching and the supervision of
independent research projects undertaken by students.
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*Qualifications:*
•PhD in biology, ecology, conservation biology or related field is a
requirement;
•Research experience in southern African ecosystems
•An aptitude for Natural History and field based research
•A strong interest in and disposition for team teaching and
interdisciplinary collaboration
•Experience in field based education group learning and interactive,
experiential teaching
•Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
•Experience with the US education system is highly desirable
Salary and benefits will be at the lecturer level.
Further information can be obtained from Dr Laurence Kruger, contactable
at [email protected] .
To apply send the following to [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>and [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>;
oCV with covering letter,
oStatement of teaching philosophy and research interests,
oSample publications and
oFull contact details of three referees.
*CLOSING DATE:Monday, 14 November 2016 *
OTS is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to
appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in
terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the
OTS.OTS reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue
searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will
be contacted.
