PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR(S) The School of Life Sciences and the Division of Educational Outreach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invite applications for one or two part-time instructors. Instructors will teach in the UNLV 401 Program for Fire Managers (see http://ifpm.nifc.gov/faq/general.htm). Students from government agencies in wildland fire management take 8 intensive, two-week courses over a 15-month period and come from various states in the western US. Courses include Introductory Biology (2 courses), Principles of Ecology, Plant Ecology, Field Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Management and Biogeography.
We seek candidates to teach Ecosystem Management and/or Biogeography at UNLV. Ecosystem Management is held January 22-February 2, 2007, and Biogeography is held February 26-March 9, 2007; however, these course times may be switched if needed. Candidates must have a PhD; those with teaching experience, research experience in the western US, and interactions with federal land agencies are preferred. Experience in fire ecology or management is desired but not mandatory. Applications should include curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy specific for the UNLV 401 Program, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference (at least two of which are previous supervisors). Send applications to Dr. Beth Newingham, School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4004, or e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will commence on November 14, 2006, and continue until the positions are filled. Please contact Dr. Newingham at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for further information. UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
