[GenderAbs] Entry level position at University for Peace in Costa Rica

[Paula Zuñiga]

Dear colleagues.

Here is a great job at University for Peace in Costa Rica.  They are looking
for a dynamic teacher but are pretty open about areas of expertise.  If you
have any questions, you can contact me as American University is their
partner in a very successful Dual MA Degree in Natural Resources and
Sustainable Development.

Judy Shapiro
American University

If listservs reject the attached image, then you should  direct people to
the following webpage: 
> http://www.upeace.org/jobs/eps_assistant.htm
 <http://www.upeace.org/jobs/eps_assistant.htm>
<http://www.upeace.org/jobs/eps_assistant.htm> 
> 
>Position Title:  Assistant Professor
>
> Name of Department:  Environment, Peace and Security (DEPS)
>
> Name of the Person Presently Occupying the Position (if applies): 
> Prof. David Hoffman
>
> Supervisor of the Position: Head, DEPS
> 
> Length of Appointment: One year at first, then renewable every two
> years
>
> Justification (please explain): The Dual program in Natural Resources and
Sustainable Development (NRSD) offered  by UPEACE and American University is
in its 7th year of execution. As the holder  of the position is leaving, a
qualified lecturer with expertise in the field of  natural resources and
sustainable development is required as resident faculty  within the
programme.  It would be advisable to have this faculty member on the  staff
in August 2008 at the latest, in order to participate in the teaching of
the program to be taught in the fall of 2008.
>
> Statement of Qualifications
>
>       1.      Ph.D. with the thesis addressing a theme relevant to the
field  of NRSD, with an emphasis of social and political issues
>       2.      Minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience
>       3.      Academic expertise and capability of teaching in the field
of
> NRSD.  The applicant should be capable of teaching on various themes
> that are the subject of courses in the Master's in NRSD
>
>       Fluency in English
>
> Essential Qualifications for the Position:
>
> Position Requirements:
>
> 1.    Knowledge of universities environment particularly the academic
administration areas
> 2.    Knowledge of UPEACE's role, mission and programmes
> 3.    Knowledge of MS Office
> 4.    Fluency in English
>
> Knowledge
>
> *     Natural resources management, with a strong emphasis and dominion of
> social and political issues.
> *     Demonstrated capacity to teach in at least three of the following
> subjects:
>
>       *       Conservation and development
>       *       Coastal, fisheries and marine resources, small scale coastal
> fisheries, sea turtles, sport and commercial fishing
>       *       Tourism, ecotourism, agrotourism, mass tourism, local
tourism,
> institutional aspects, local communities and tourism development.
> Sustainability issues.
>       *       Energy sustainability issues
>       *       Urban sustainability issues
>       *       Watershed management
>
> Abilities and Skills
>
> *     Networking skills.
> *     Strong organizational and coordination skills.
> *     Computer skills and desirable to have multimedia skills.
> *     Strong interpersonal relationship management.
> *     Spanish fluency is highly desirable
>
> Personal Suitability
>
> *     Experience in multicultural or cross-cultural settings; capacity and
interest to engage students mostly of US origin; demonstrated initiative and
a  willingness to innovate; a strong team contributor; flexibility; and
interest in
> engaging in practical action research and outreach activities,  to address
relevant natural resources management issues.
 *      Experience in the Meso-American region is desirable.
>
> Job Description
>
> General Responsibilities for the Position:
>
> The Assistant Professor will work together with other staff in the
> Environment, Peace and Security Department to develop, coordinate and
> implement the postgraduate programmes in the department.  The
> Assistant Professor will collaborate with the wider faculty of UPEACE
> as required in the development and delivery of the broader academic
programme of UPEACE.
>
> Specific Responsibilities for the Position:
>
> 1.    Support the Head of Department, as required, in the development and
the
> coordination of post graduate programmes.
> 2.    Teach postgraduate courses within the department, as well as in
> collaboration with other programmes and departments.
> 3.    Participate in the development of academic policy and regulations
and in
> the quality assurance of academic content of UPEACE.
> 4.    Advise students on their academic and other affairs.
> 5.    Supervise students on theses, major papers and major projects.
> 6.    Contribute to UPEACE's online teaching and outreach
> 7.    Conduct research consistent with UPEACE's mission and mandate.
> 8.    Contribute to the design and implementation of outreach activities
in
> the surrounding communities of UPEACE in the field of NRSD.
> 9.    Contribute to the community of UPEACE through development and
> implementation of creative and engaging academic activities and events.
>
>
> Please submit your resume to jobs at upeace.org before 10 March 2008.
>
> Salary Range:
>
> Entry salary range US$2,414 - US$3,139
>
> Final salary offer will be made based on qualifications and experience.
>




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