Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer (Part-Time) (Namibia)

The University of Arizona, United States

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Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer (Part-Time) (Namibia)
Posting Number req19098
Department Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res
Department Website Link https://snre.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) is hiring an experienced limited term adjunct lecturer to instruct Study Abroad Programs focused on different ecosystems, conservation biology, biodiversity, working with government and private conservation services and desert ecology in Namibia. This position is expected to end in August 2024 and the successful candidate will teach a course titled Namibia: Desert Ecology and Conservation Biology.

This course involves teaching about Namibia’s issues relates to research and conservation of biodiversity. Students will interact with representatives from government and non-governmental organizations, and visit field research stations, reserves, national parks and conservation organizations. The instructor will also be required to teach about different ecosystems in the area, their conservation status and management options with the Namibian context.

This position is based in Tucson, Arizona, but will require travel to Namibia for 7 weeks.

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Teaching the field course in Namibia.
  • Mentoring students.
  • Coordinating with other course instructors.
  • Helping students collect field data.
  • Helping students comparing and analyzing data collected during the course.
  • Driving a 4×4 vehicle on and off road.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology or in a related field.
  • Experience with undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
  • Experience with teaching study abroad courses in conservation biology and desert ecology in Namibia.
  • Experience with collecting field data.
  • Experience with analysis of biological data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience leading study abroad programs for universities.
Rank Lecturer
Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 16
Job FTE 0.40
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay Depending on Enrollment
Compensation Type Contingent on Student Enrollment
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 4/10/2024
Expected End Date 8/16/2024
Contact Information for Candidates Makayla Rascon,
[email protected]
Open Date 3/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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