Teaching Assistant ENVR 451 Panama Field Studies

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Hiring Unit:

Bieler School of Environment
Course Title and Course Number:

ENVR 451 Research in Panama
Estimated Number of Positions:

1
Total Hours of Work per Term:

180
Position Summary:
Research projects are developed by instructors in consultation with Panamanian universities, government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Project groups will consist of four to six students working with a Panamanian institution. Topics will be relevant to Panama: e.g., protection of the Canal watershed, economical alternatives to deforestation, and others. The Teaching Assistant will work with student groups and have a knowledge of on-going field based research in Panama.
Qualifications:

• MA or ABD in natural or social sciences of the Neotropics

• Experience (as student or TA) with field studies, such as PFSS or Neo or equivalent

• Knowledge of collaborative methodologies and experience-based pedagogies

• Must be fluent in Spanish

Hourly Salary:

$33.03

Position Start Date:

2023-04-30

Position End Date:

2023-08-12

Deadline to Apply:

2023-04-14

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