rdmpage/UWyoming.EducationOutreachCoordinator

## UWyoming.EducationOutreachCoordinator
Position Advertisement: Education/Outreach Coordinator
The Education/Outreach Coordinator is an academic staff position of the University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute (BI). The position will work with other BI staff in pursuit of its mission. The Education/Outreach Coordinator will coordinate the Institute’s education resources, manage the education components of the BI’s website, and provide education outreach to Wyoming’s teachers and schools.
Institute/University Description: In 2012, the University of Wyoming created the BI to encourage wise and informed decisions concerning the conservation of biological diversity. To meet this challenge a central component of the BI’s mission is to promote, develop and evaluate biodiversity education in the K-12 schools of Wyoming. More information is available at www.uwyo.edu/biodiversity<http://www.uwyo.edu/biodiversity>.
The University of Wyoming provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs to 13,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. Established in 1886, UW is a nationally recognized research institution with accomplished faculty and world-class facilities. The University of Wyoming is nestled between two mountain ranges in southeastern Wyoming. It offers varied academic and lifestyle opportunities including outstanding outdoor recreation, and year-round cultural activities. The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of about 30,000 with a unique blend of sophistication and western hospitality
Qualifications:
Required
- Masters degree in one of the following: Biological Sciences, Environmental Education, Science Education, Education, Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field.
- Experience in at least one of the following: development and manipulation of curriculum resources (including digital resources and field and laboratory experiences), development and administration of educational websites, and development of print education materials.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working in an educational setting – schools, informal education, etc.
- Experience working both in front of or with people and behind a computer.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Highly Desired
- Background/experience in communication, biodiversity, sustainability or science education, and technology integration.
- Willingness to learn additional computer programs and skills as needed.
- Leadership ability and experience – leading project teams, creating programs, committee leadership.
- Experience providing support to classroom teachers.
- Creative and resourceful.
- Passion for and dedication to biodiversity education.
Terms of Employment: Full-time, academic professional, year-round (12 month) with reappointment based on satisfactory evaluation. Salary is commensurate with experience but starts at $50,000. Benefits include University of Wyoming’s insurance, retirement, vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Appointment Date: May 1, 2013 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
 Application Procedure: Send pdf files of letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference to Brenna Marsicek, Biodiversity Institute, brenna.marsicek@uwyo.edu<mailto:brenna.marsicek@uwyo.edu> by 11:59 pm MST on March 22, 2013.


Matt Carling
Asst. Professor
Department of Zoology & Physiology
Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center
University of Wyoming

www.carlinglab.com<http://www.carlinglab.com>

307.766.6169
mcarling@uwyo.edu<mailto:mcarling@uwyo.edu>
	Position Advertisement: Education/Outreach Coordinator
	The Education/Outreach Coordinator is an academic staff position of the University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute (BI). The position will work with other BI staff in pursuit of its mission. The Education/Outreach Coordinator will coordinate the Institute’s education resources, manage the education components of the BI’s website, and provide education outreach to Wyoming’s teachers and schools.
	Institute/University Description: In 2012, the University of Wyoming created the BI to encourage wise and informed decisions concerning the conservation of biological diversity. To meet this challenge a central component of the BI’s mission is to promote, develop and evaluate biodiversity education in the K-12 schools of Wyoming. More information is available at www.uwyo.edu/biodiversity<http://www.uwyo.edu/biodiversity>.
	The University of Wyoming provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs to 13,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. Established in 1886, UW is a nationally recognized research institution with accomplished faculty and world-class facilities. The University of Wyoming is nestled between two mountain ranges in southeastern Wyoming. It offers varied academic and lifestyle opportunities including outstanding outdoor recreation, and year-round cultural activities. The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of about 30,000 with a unique blend of sophistication and western hospitality
	Qualifications:
	Required
	- Masters degree in one of the following: Biological Sciences, Environmental Education, Science Education, Education, Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field.
	- Experience in at least one of the following: development and manipulation of curriculum resources (including digital resources and field and laboratory experiences), development and administration of educational websites, and development of print education materials.
	- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
	- Experience working in an educational setting – schools, informal education, etc.
	- Experience working both in front of or with people and behind a computer.
	- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
	Highly Desired
	- Background/experience in communication, biodiversity, sustainability or science education, and technology integration.
	- Willingness to learn additional computer programs and skills as needed.
	- Leadership ability and experience – leading project teams, creating programs, committee leadership.
	- Experience providing support to classroom teachers.
	- Creative and resourceful.
	- Passion for and dedication to biodiversity education.
	Terms of Employment: Full-time, academic professional, year-round (12 month) with reappointment based on satisfactory evaluation. Salary is commensurate with experience but starts at $50,000. Benefits include University of Wyoming’s insurance, retirement, vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Appointment Date: May 1, 2013 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
	Application Procedure: Send pdf files of letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference to Brenna Marsicek, Biodiversity Institute, brenna.marsicek@uwyo.edu<mailto:brenna.marsicek@uwyo.edu> by 11:59 pm MST on March 22, 2013.


	Matt Carling
	Asst. Professor
	Department of Zoology & Physiology
	Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center
	University of Wyoming

	www.carlinglab.com<http://www.carlinglab.com>

	307.766.6169
	mcarling@uwyo.edu<mailto:mcarling@uwyo.edu>