The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) (www.tropicalstudies.org) seeks applicants for its field-based undergraduate programme in Savanna/Fynbos ecology, run in partnership with the Universities of Cape Town (UCT) and Witwatersrand (WITS) and South African National Parks. This course, based in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, accepts students from both South Africa and the USA. We are seeking to fill the post in January 2017. It is a five-year grant-funded contract with probation, and contracts are renewable based on performance. The successful applicant will work closely with other staff and the Programme Director in the design and implementation of rigorous programmes of field research, ecology, conservation, policy, and history and culture of the host country (South Africa). They would also be responsible for team teaching and the supervision of independent research projects undertaken by students.
Qualifications:
• PhD in biology, ecology, conservation biology or related field is a requirement;
• Research experience in southern African ecosystems
• An aptitude for Natural History and field based research
• A strong interest in and disposition for team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in field based education group learning and interactive, experiential teaching
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Experience with the US education system is highly desirable
Salary and benefits will be at the lecturer level.
Further information can be obtained from Dr Laurence Kruger, contactable at laurence.Kruger@tropicalstudies.org
To apply send the following to ots.s.africa@gmail.com and laurence.kruger@tropicalstudies.org;
o CV with covering letter,
o Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests,
o Sample publications and
o Full contact details of three referees.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 14 November 2016
OTS reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
