MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Science Practicum Field Instructor)

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

AMNH's Richard Gilder Graduate School's Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency Program (MAT ESRP) is seeking a part-time Adjunct Professor to co-lead the field experience for Science Practicum,including a five-day offsite field camp.

Science Practicum (SCI 680) is a three-credit course. Its objective is to help teacher candidates develop content knowledge on the practice of science. MAT candidates meet this objective through expeditions into the field, investigations in laboratory settings, and engagement in secondary research methods. The practicum exposes students to key concepts, scientific questions, tools, and techniques, and enables candidates to experience and implement learning activities that align with state and national standards. Students come away with understanding of both content knowledge and the practices needed to engage in scientific inquiry. This is a required course for completion of the MAT ESR Program.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Co-lead the field experiences for the Science Practicum course.
• Collect assignments and provide feedback.
• Communicate with students.
• Assist with grading.

The expected salary for the Adjunct Professor is $50/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual/multilingual ability.
• Experience publishing material related to the focus of the Science Practicum course.
• Experience/expertise in local/regional geology of the New York City area.