Environmental Educator/Researcher

Montclair State University Published: December 13, 2017
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Analyst / Research / Education / Scientific

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Description

The New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC) is the environmental field campus of Montclair State University located 60 miles from the main campus on a 240-acre tract in the Stokes State Forest of Sussex County NJ. ~

The NJSOC is at the center of 30,000 acres of state forest and federal lands, surrounded The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area,Stokes State ForestHigh Point State Park and a mosaic of properties held by the Nature Conservancy and the Conservation Trust. This unique site is one of the largest undeveloped tracts in New Jersey, and is therefore a unique setting for environmental science research and education in the most densely populated state.

Position Overview 

Montclair State University’s field station, the New Jersey School of Conservation, is looking for a highly motivated research scientist to conduct biological research, mentor graduate students working on their MS in biology and teach within a highly successful residential Environmental Education program aimed at middle school students.

Responsibilities

  • Teach environmentally based field sessions to visiting school groups and special interest groups who visit the NJSOC.
  • Mentor graduate students, interns and staff.
  • Conduct research in area of expertise.
  • Work with NJDEP Endangered and Nongame Species personnel on existing research projects dealing with endangered and threatened species and species of special concern.
  • Maintain permits.
  • Develop new lessons and classes.
  • Maintains equipment.
  • Evaluate programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Qualifications

Required:

  • MS in Biology or related field.

Preferred:

  • PhD in Biology or related field.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with Vacancy #V-1392 indicated in the subject line.

  • You will need to combine your resume and cover letter into one single document (PDF or MS Word).
  • Review will begin immediately and continues until position is filled.

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