[Jpjobs] Fwd: Marine Science Instructor Position @ Seamester

[Julia Westwater]

*MARINE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR*

SEA|MESTER PROGRAMS

SUMMARY:

Sea|mester Programs (www.seamester.com 
<http://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 January 2017. 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 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.

·Scientific diving experience and Divemaster or Dive Instructor
certification.

·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 spring 2017 semester, from early January to
April.  There is also the possibility of extending employment beyond
that period.  Review of applications will begin immediately.

To apply, send a cover letter and CV to Kris Stevenson
(kris at seamester.com 
<mailto:kris at seamester.com> <mailto:kris at seamester.com>).

Chantale Bégin, PhD
Instructor

Department of Integrative Biology

University of South Florida

4202 East Fowler Avenue

Tampa, FL 33620-5200

Office: SCA 329

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Julia Westwater, Registrar/Graduate & Undergraduate Administrator
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution MS #31, Woods Hole, MA 02543 USA
Tel: 508/289-3379; http://www.whoi.edu/more.go?username=jwestwater

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