Conservation Technician jobs in Biloxi, MS

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Instructor will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.
Applicants should upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae.
2) Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (official transcripts will be required if applicant is selected for a position).
3) Cover letter describing relevant education, research, and/or work experience related to the marine/coastal science field (including teaching experience). Course(s) an applicant wishes to teach must be specified in cover letter.
 
Job Summary 
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Coastal Sciences invites applications from instructors to teach field intensive marine science courses at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.  The courses will be offered as a part of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Summer Field Program during the summer intersession, first summer term, and second summer term. For information about the Summer Field Program, visit www.usm.edu/ocean-science-engineering/summer-field-program.php. 

This is a non-tenure track, temporary position for the summer only.  Upon successful course delivery, additional teaching opportunities may be available in subsequent years.

Marine Conservation – COA 450/550, 450L/550L, five credit hours (3 lecture, 2 lab). Course Description: This course will introduce students to conservation biology and ecology with a focus on marine and coastal ecosystems. Topics may include biodiversity, marine ecosystems processes and threats, conservation of habitat and species, and human impacts, solutions, and policy. The course will consist of lectures, field trips, and laboratory exercises designed to provide students with hands-on experience in marine conservation biology. This course is scheduled for Session II: July 2024 Term. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. The course should be developed to include a combination of lectures, labs, and field trips.  The focus must be field intensive with experiential learning opportunities through a variety of field trips (typically 2-3 field trips/week).Field trips options include utilization of GCRL research vessels, local or regional land-based trips, and/or other related field trips that provide relevant educational opportunities and are within field budget constraints.
2. Class meets every weekday during the course term.  However, due to weather impacts on field activities, flexibility in course and/or field schedule is necessary.
3. Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
4. Maintain communication with Summer Field Program staff members, communicate course requirements and expectations to students.
5. Follow the policies and procedures of the University of Southern Mississippi.
6. Performs other duties, as assigned.