[Coral-List] Job Opportunity - Marine Science / PADI Diving Instructor Sea-mester Programs

[Kris Stevenson]

MARINE SCIENCE / PADI DIVING INSTRUCTOR

SEA-MESTER PROGRAMS

SUMMARY:

Sea-mester Programs (www.seamester.com <http://www.seamester.com/>) is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated marine science instructor to work with their study abroad program aboard the school ships S/Y Ocean Star, S/Y Argo, and S/Y Vela starting in September. Descriptions of the marine science courses taught onboard can be found at:

http://www.seamester.com/academics/courses/.

The successful candidate will play an active role in the day-to-day operation of our program and lead the instruction for either the Introductory Marine Biology or Introductory Oceanography course.  They are expected to foster an exciting experiential learning environment for the students on board, with appropriate field sampling and experiments.  The instructor should be creative and flexible in their approach to teaching and incorporate program activities and experiences into the course structure. 

 The successful candidate will be adaptable and willing to work in the ever-changing conditions—with sometimes difficult weather conditions—that are characteristic of life at sea.  They should be enthusiastic about traveling to various locales and working with different cultures and languages.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:
·      Graduate level degree in marine biology, oceanography or related field.

·      Ability to teach a university-level introductory course in Marine Biology or Oceanography

·      PADI Open Water Dive Instructor (OWSI) certification

PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:
·      Prior experience teaching, preferably in field sciences.

·      Boating experience, especially on large vessels or sailing vessels.

Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.  Room and board, travel expenses, routine repatriation flight credits, comprehensive International Health Insurance, and Paid Time Off are provided as part of the full-time benefits package. Opportunities exist for company-sponsored future professional development.   

Review of applications will begin immediately. 

To apply please follow the link below and complete an online application for employment.
www.seamester.com/employment <http://www.seamester.com/employment>

Please do not hesitate to email any questions to kris.s at gxg.org <mailto:kris.s at gxg.org>
 

	
Kris Stevenson
Sea|mester Staff Operations Director & Marine Operations Manager
Global Expeditions Group
ActionQuest <https://www.actionquest.com/> | GoBeyond <https://www.gobeyondtravel.com/> | Sea|mester <https://www.seamester.com/>
p:	+1.941.952.3209
a:	PO Box 5517, Sarasota FL 34277 USA
e:	kris.s at gxg.org <mailto:kris.s at gxg.org>