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

[Kris Stevenson]

*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 late May/Early June. 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

·      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 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
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

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