Position Announcement: Wildlands Studies
Lead Field Instructor, Tropical Reefs and Rainforests of Australia
Description
Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field
programs, Wildlands Studies seeks a Lead Instructor for our field
program in Australia. Students consistently report that their Wildlands
Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes
and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their
own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while
engaging students in active research.
The Lead Instructor will direct students on academically rigorous,
wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures
of Australia for sessions in spring 2018, with the possibility of
repeating the class in the 2018 - 2019 academic year. Students earn 15
quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies,
Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor
is responsible for on-going seminars, lectures, instruction, guided
field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as
well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants.
Compensation competitive.
Requirements
Knowledge and experience of field study in Australia required.
Applicants must have graduate degree in hand. A qualified Lead
Instructor will have experience leading field study projects, preferably
in Australia, experience teaching at the undergraduate level,
specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense
of humor, flexibility, patience, understanding and the know-how to work
with and manage 16 students and the group dynamics that occur on a six-
week field study.
Application Process
Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of
program requirements. Submit CV, cover letter detailing experience with
course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal.
WS staff will work with applicants on formal proposals. Locations and
projects that include wildlife study preferred. Check
http://www.wildlandsstudies.com for details. Application materials to
[email protected].
