[Coral-List] Employment: Marine Science Educator with Sea-mester Programs

[Kris Stevenson]

MARINE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

SEAMESTER PROGRAMS

SUMMARY:

Seamester 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 ship S/Y Ocean Star or S/Y Argo starting in June 2019. Descriptions of the marine science courses taught onboard can be found at: http://www.seamester.com/academics/courses/ <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.  He/she is 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 his/her 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.  He/she should be enthusiastic about traveling to various locales and working with different cultures and languages.

 

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:

 

·       Master’s degree in marine biology, oceanography or related field.

·       Ability to teach a university-level introductory course in marine biology or oceanography

·       PADI Dive Instructor certification.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:

 

·       PhD in marine biology, oceanography or related field.

·       Prior experience teaching, preferably in field sciences.

·       Boating experience, especially on large vessels or sailing vessels

 

 

Compensation is dependent on experience.  Room and board, travel expenses and health insurance are provided.  We are looking for somebody who can commit for the Summer of 2019 , from early June to late August.  There is the possibility of extending employment beyond that period as Seamester completes the build of its 3rd Sail Training vessel.  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>