RESIDENT COORDINATOR - FALL 2010 STUDY ABROAD IN MADAGASCAR Approximate dates are from August 15 - November 23, 2010. The Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments at Stony Brook University seeks a Resident Coordinator (RC) to help lead a group of 20-25 U.S. and Malagasy students through a comprehensive exploration of one of the most biologically unique places in the world. The RC is required to organize and team teach three rigorous courses on biodiversity monitoring, primate behavior and ecology and ecosystem comparisons. Lectures will be followed by hands on field work. In addition each student will develop and present an independent research project. Candidates must possess a minimum of an ABD from an accredited university and have experience working in Madagascar. A PhD as well as fluency in French and Malagasy is preferable. The RC will work closely with the Program Director, Dr. Patricia Wright, throughout the Fall 2010 semester Study Abroad program. The RC will oversee the work of Graduate Teaching Assistants. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, financial responsibility, interpersonal relationships and ability to be rationally decisive under pressure in remote locations. Stipend amount dependent on experience. All travel, food and housing expenses will be covered by the Study Abroad Program. Candidates for this position should send a cover letter and CV before May 15 to: Patricia M. Paladines Program Officer Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments Stony Brook University SBS Building, 5th Floor, Rm. N-541 Stony Brook, New York 11794-4364
