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*Description*
Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field
programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be
the Lead Instructor for new field programs. Students consistently report
that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their
on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies
instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to
teach in the field while engaging students in active research.
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The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous,
wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures
of specific international locales, with the aim to offer the course
repeatedly each year. Students earn 15 quarter credits for three field
classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and
Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for on-going
seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods,
and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the
overall well-being of participants. Compensation is competitive.
*Requirements*
Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants
must have graduate degree in hand. A qualified Lead Instructor will have
experience leading field study programs, experience teaching at the
undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies
classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, understanding and
the know-how to work with and manage 16 students and the group dynamics
that occur on a six-week field study.
*Application Process*
Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of
program requirements. Submit CV, cover letter detailing experience with
course topics/field study experience *_and_* brief initial course
proposal. WS staff will work with applicants on formal proposals.
Locations and programs that include wildlife study preferred.Check
http://www.wildlandsstudies.com <http://www.wildlandsstudies.com>for
details.Application materials to positi...@wildlandsstudies.com
<mailto:positi...@wildlandsstudies.com>.
