Citizen Science Program Presents
Citizen Science Lab Teaching Fellows: Application Period Is Now Open
Reem-Kayden Center
Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.Citizen Science Teaching Fellows
The Citizen Science Program at Bard College is seeking Laboratory Teaching Fellows for January 2019. This innovative program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their personal science literacy through hands-on, real-world coursework and projects. Students selected as Citizen Science Laboratory Teaching Fellows will gain important experience in the preparation and implementation of science teaching labs as well as fundamental teaching and classroom management skills. Students from ALL academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Candidates must be Bard College students (any major). Laboratory Teaching Fellows will be responsible before and during the January program for a variety of critical program components, such as the preparation of laboratory materials, setup and breakdown of the teaching laboratories, cleanup of laboratory spaces, monitoring of laboratory equipment and supply levels, etc. Laboratory Teaching Fellows will work closely with a subgroup of the Citizen Science faculty as teaching assistants, supporting the classroom instruction within the lab portion of the program as defined by the individual program faculty. Fellows may also provide office support to the Citizen Science faculty and administration during the January program.
Requirements
Laboratory Teaching Fellow training will occur via a 2-credit full-semester course, MAT ED521, held Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. starting September 10. A passing grade and attendance at all class sessions are mandatory requirements for this position.
Laboratory Teaching Fellows need to be available to return five days before the start of the Citizen Science 2019 program and are required to be on campus until Friday, January 25, at 5:00 p.m. Fellows will receive full room and board for these January dates, in addition to a stipend (upon successful completion of the program). Laboratory Teaching Fellows will report to the Citizen Science Laboratory Coordinator and the Director of Citizen Science.
Application
Complete applications will be composed of a one-page letter of interest in the position, a resume (maximum 2 pages) detailing relevant experience or coursework, and the names and contact information for two references. At least one reference should be a member of the Bard community. Applications should be submitted by email only to Rebeca Patsey at [email protected]. The email subject line should read: “CSLTF Application.”
For more information, call 845-758-7490, or e-mail [email protected].
Location: Reem-Kayden Center