Hello- Steve Johnson here from Ecosystem Field Studies, based in Boulder, Colorado. We conduct academic credit field courses in Colorado & the Caribbean and have a need for a qualified TA for thus upcoming Caribbean EcoFS winter-break course. I am kindly requesting help to distribute the following TA job announcement to graduate students in your department. I have included a text version below. Feel free to contact me with any further questions. Thanks so much for your help, Steve
*EcoFS Winter-break **2018-19 T**A Job Announcement:* *Teaching Assistant for:* *the Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies course- December 27 2018 - January 16, 2019* *EcoFS Description* EcoFS offers intensive, 21-day, 3-academic credit courses that teach fundamental concepts in ecosystem science and skills in field research methods. We immerse students in a spectacular ecosystem setting and engage in active hands-on investigations that includes scientific observation, data collection, and the implementation of an individual research project. These 300-level classes are open to 20 undergraduate students in an ecosystem related major from throughout US, Canada & beyond are accredited through the Environmental Studies Program of the University of Montana (UM). Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director is Affiliate Faculty in Environmental Studies at UM and serves as Instructor for the course and the TA’s direct supervisor. Please review *all* website info at www.ecofs.org to learn of full details of EcoFS & the course, including the downloadable course syllabi. *TA** Duties* *Primary academic responsibilities include:* * create & grade daily homework assignments, plus grading of final paper & exam (due after course end) * facilitate students in all aspects of their individual field research project * teach lessons on the scientific method, field sampling techniques, data analysis & other course concepts based on TA strengths *Secondary responsibilities include:* * facilitate group dynamics and student safety/comfort in a challenging course environment * assist daily instruction and serves as reliable backup to Instructor. *Qualifications* * Candidates in process of completion of a Master’s degree, or a higher academic level, are welcome to apply * Must have strong field ecosystem research background and competence in ecosystem related data analysis * Prior Teaching Assistant experience a plus * Strong snorkeling and SCUBA diving skills (including current open water certification) required *Pay* $3,500 includes all on-course expenses: meals, accommodations, activities, scuba diving, equipment rental etc. TA provides own transportation to Mexico (flight to Cancun- typically $300-500 round-trip) *Miscellaneous* TA on-site all times. Accommodation in private spacious tents on beach campground. Restaurant meals. *To apply, email cover letter & resume/CV * Questions & applications are directed to: Steve Johnson *st...@ecofs.org* <st...@ecofs.org> 303 859-0173 <(303)%20859-0173> Interviews are preferred to be conducted in-person in Boulder but will accommodate online video interviews as necessary -- *Steve Johnson* *Director, Ecosystem Field StudiesAffiliate Professor, University of MontanaEnvironmental Studies Program* *www.ecofs.org <http://www.ecofs.org>* *st...@ecofs.org <st...@ecofs.org>* *303 859-0173*
