>CURRICULUM DEVELOPER/AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE >The American Geological Institute invites applicants for the position of >Curriculum Developer, Earth Science Education. AGI is seeking a >qualified and motivated individual to serve as a full time writer for a >new middle school earth science curriculum program. The curriculum will >be developed with funds from a grant from the Instructional Materials >Development Program of the National Science Foundation. AGI’s Project >"CUES-Constructing Understanding of Earth Systems" will be a >standards-based curriculum targeting grades 6-8. > >Candidates must have exceptional written and oral communication skills >and a strong background in the Geo/Earth Sciences. The position involves >a variety of responsibilities within the project, but would devote >considerable time to writing and revising student textbook and teacher >guide materials. A significant part of this would be devoted to working >with scientists and editing articles (inquiry narratives) for the middle >school level. Important qualifications include: a) Three years >experience as a scientist or educator; b) Familiarity with the National >Science Education Standards, and c) Ability to work as part of a team in >a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of the geosciences. > >An advanced degree in the Earth Sciences is preferred. Salary is >commensurate with experience. Relocation to AGI's Alexandria, VA office >would be required. Applications for the position should include a letter >of interest, resume, writing sample, contact information for three >references, and salary requirements. Applications should be faxed or >emailed to: > >Dr. Matthew Smith, >American Geological Institute >4220 King Street >Alexandria, VA 22302-1502 >Fax: (703)379-7563 >E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >--
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