*Job Announcement*
*Teaching Assistant* *Research Experience for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders* The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for the position of *Teaching Assistant* for the Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program developed at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. The NAPIRE Program provides research opportunities for 20 students from colleges and universities that are part of NSF’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. Each student works under the close supervision of an individual research mentor. Successful applicants for the position will work closely with the NAPIRE Coordinator, as well as with research mentors. The position runs from June 3 through August 9, 2015. Activities include: · Provide logistical and technical support to faculty in the development of field activities and projects · Oversee use and transportation of field equipment · Conduct inventory of field equipment at the beginning and at the end of the program · Oversee use of laptop computers · Orient students using Excel, Word, and JMP · Assist students with formatting and graphics · Facilitate the purchase of materials and access to relevant academic publications · Attend to student logistical needs Qualifications: · *Advance student in biology, ecology, or a related field * · *M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology, anthropology or a related field** strongly preferred* · Undergraduate student mentoring experience · Experience doing research in the tropics · A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration · Field-based and hands-on teaching experience a plus · Excellent communication skills · Ability to work with a flexible schedule and spend eight weeks living at field stations · Strong oral Spanish language skills a plus Application deadline: December 15, 2014 To apply: *Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of two references, and salary expectation. *Electronic applications are preferred and should be sent to* barb...@dugelby.com <barb...@dugelby.com>* with a copy to *napire.prog...@ots.cr <napire.prog...@ots.cr>*. OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. -- _______________________________ *Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator Organization for Tropical Studies Cell: 830-965-6869 Skype: 830-392-0958 barb...@dugelby.com ots.ac.cr/napire
