[Coral-List] job announcement: Turks and Caicos Islands

[John Claydon]

Position Announcement
Resident Lecturer in Environmental Policy and Socioeconomic Values
Center for Marine Resource Studies
Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I.

Position Summary:

*	Teach the Environmental Policy and Socio-economic Values course, and
one third of the summer course. 
*	Lead designated components of the Center's Five-Year Research Plan
and as part of this; oversee, mentor, and grade the student directed
research projects that relate to these research lines. 
*	Serve as part of a team that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on
learning experience to students spending a semester or summer abroad.

Minimum Qualifications:

*	Ph.D. and University-level teaching experience in Environmental
Policy, Socio-Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Environmental/Ecological
Economics, Community Development/Planning or similar field. 
*	Extensive field research experience, preferably in the fields of
sustainable community development; cultural anthropology, or ethnography. 
*	Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary
teaching and research team 
*	Good track record of research publications 
*	Proven track record of grant writing success 
*	Current first aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

*	Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with small island
governments 
*	Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues 
*	Residential student group management and risk management experience
highly desirable

Other Expectations:

*	Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field
station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate
students and visiting researchers or programs, and participate in all center
activities 
*	Represent SFS at local and international conferences 
*	At all times, work to ensure good relations between the SFS and the
local community

Start Date:  July 1, 2009

Salary: Salary ranges from $27,000 - $29,000 USD depending on experience and
qualifications, plus excellent benefits, on-site room and board, and
relocation assistance. 

TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experiences to:
The School for Field Studies at jobs at fieldstudies.org
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hard copies will not be accepted.

 

 

John Claydon, PhD

Center Director

 

SFS - Center for Marine Resource Studies
South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands
British West Indies
Cell: +1 649 332 3365
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