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

Kris Stevenson kris.s at gxg.org
Wed Jul 22 19:51:13 UTC 2020


*MARINE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR*
SEA-MESTER PROGRAMS

SUMMARY:

Sea-mester Programs (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 August/September 2020. 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.  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

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

·      PADI Dive Instructor certification.

Compensation is dependent on experience.  Room and board, travel expenses,
and health insurance are provided.  Sea-mester is looking for somebody who
can commit for the Fall Period of 2020 (September - December).  There is
the possibility of extending employment beyond that period.  Review of
applications will begin immediately.


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

Please do not hesitate to email any questions to kris.s at gxg.org


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