[Coral-List] Position Announcement

Eva Augusto eaugusto at fieldstudies.org
Tue Aug 11 14:34:17 EDT 2009


Colleagues,

The School for Field Studies, Center for Marine Resource Studies is
seeking a Resident Lecturer in Marine Resource Management.  Please view
the announcement below for details.  We look forward to hearing from
you!

 

 

 

Position Announcement
Resident Lecturer in Marine Resource Management
Center for Marine Resource Studies
Turks & Caicos Islands

Position Summary:

Serve as part of a residential team of faculty and staff that delivers
an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending
a semester or summer abroad.  On an annual basis, teach the Principles
of Resource Management course during two semester programs and one-third
of the two summer courses, Marine Protected Areas. 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
related to these research lines

Minimum Qualifications:

*	Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience in Marine
Resource Management, Stock Assessment, Tropical Fisheries Management, or
related field 
*	Field research experience, preferably in the fields of Fishery
Management; Marine Protected Areas; Marine Policy Formulation 
*	Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary
teaching and research team 
*	Good track record of research publications 
*	Certified SCUBA diver, Divemaster highly preferred 
*	Extensive small boat handling experience 
*	Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues

Preferred Qualifications:

*	Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with small
island governments 
*	Residential student group management and risk management
experience highly desirable 
*	DAN O2 provider certification 
*	Current first aid certification

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 
*	Participate in the residential campus activities and community
outreach 
*	Represent SFS at local and international conferences 
*	At all times, work to ensure good relations between the SFS and
the local community

Start Date:  August 20, 2009

Salary: Salary ranges from $27,000 US to $29,000 US depending on
experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits and on-site
room and board.

For inquiries about the field station and position, please contact John
Claydon at jclaydon at fieldstudies.org.

For full job description, visit our website today at
www.fieldstudies.org.

TO APPLY: Email a cover letter addressing the qualifications and
expectations stated above and a curriculum vitae outlining relevant
experiences to: The School for Field Studies at jobs at fieldstudies.org
<javascript:noSpamMailLink('jobs','fieldstudies','org%20','%20');> .
Faxes and hard copies will not be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Syllabus and other program materials are available for review on the SFS
website: www.fieldstudies.org.

 

 

 

Eva Augusto

HR Generalist

The School For Field Studies

10 Federal Street, Suite 24

Salem, MA  01970 USA

eaugusto at fieldstudies.org

978-741-3567 x107

978-741-3551 (fax)

 




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