PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR The School of Life Sciences and the Division of Educational Outreach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invite applications for a part-time instructor to teach in the UNLV GS-0401 Educational Program (see http://ifpm.nifc.gov/fag/general.htm). Students are federal wildland fire management personnel from various states in the western US, who enroll in eight intensive two-week courses over a 14-month period. Courses include Fundamentals of Life Science, Principles of Modern Biology II, Principles of Ecology, Plant Ecology, Field Ecology, Conservation Biology, Biogeography, and Ecosystem Management.
We seek a candidate to teach Principles of Modern Biology II, an introductory level course that examines whole organism biology in an evolutionary context. Topics include biodiversity, the structure, function and reproduction of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, and evolutionary and ecological patterns and processes. The class is scheduled to be held 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, March 19-30, 2007. These dates, however, are subject to change depending on the availability of the instructor. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline; candidates with prior teaching experience and experience working with federal land agencies are preferred. The salary is $6,000 for the course. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy relevant to the GS-0401 Educational Program, a statement summarizing the candidates research interests, and contact information for three professional references (at least two of which are previous supervisors). Send applications to Dr. Beth Newingham, School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4004 or e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of application materials will begin on February 9, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Dr. Newingham. UNLV is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
