The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is a natural history museum in Ithaca, NY with an active Earth system science educational outreach program; PRI runs the Museum of the Earth, an exhibits and education facility that opened in 2003. We have several new project-based positions available associated with our teacher professional development program, listed below. Please pass on as you see appropriate. Thank you. ================================================================================================================= 1. Position available: Teacher Professional Development Coordinator at the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), Ithaca, NY Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) has an upcoming opening for a Teacher Professional Development Coordinator in Earth system science. This position is funded over the next five years by a National Science Foundation grant to develop teacher professional development resources to help secondary school science teachers use real-world regional and local Earth system science as the focus of an inquiry-based, systems approach to teaching Earth science. The project expands upon existing "Teacher-Friendly Guides" to Earth science of the Northeastern and Southeastern U.S., creating Guides and teacher resources for each of five other regions of the U.S. The position involves two related means of coordinating teacher participation in the project: (1) organizing logistics of workshops and ongoing teacher support, working collaboratively in each of the five regions with secondary school teachers in advisory panels and workshops; (2) management of online resources and interactive tools associated with the project website (which will be created by an outside vendor). The online resources will include the Teacher-Friendly Guides themselves, together with an associated virtual fieldwork database and a variety of other tools for teacher interaction and learning. Qualifications: Must have experience in secondary school science education, in use of online collaborative tools, and website development. Should have passion for Earth system science, Earth science education, and best practices in teacher professional development. This position is best for someone who enjoys using web-based technology, would enjoy organizing workshops, and has the capacity for traveling to numerous meetings and conferences. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Position will begin in early 2008. About the organization: PRI has an active and growing outreach program in Earth system science education. In 2003 PRI opened the Museum of the Earth, a major natural history museum in Ithaca, NY. The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), founded in 1932, is a dynamic fast-moving institution with one of the largest research collections of fossils in North America. More information about PRI can be found at www.priweb.org and www.museumoftheearth.org. Ithaca is home to Cornell University (with which PRI is affiliated), Ithaca College, and numerous cultural organizations, and is set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of rural Upstate New York. Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of three references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) by email to [log in to unmask] or by mail to: Director of Education, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. We will begin review of applications December 10, 2007. A second position (Teacher Resource Developer) is also being advertising that focuses upon working with geoscientists and teachers to write five regional "Teacher-Friendly Guides," and to help design the project website and online materials. =================================================================================================================== 2. Position available: Teacher Resource Developer in Earth System Sciences at the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), Ithaca, NY Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) has an upcoming opening for a Teacher Resource Developer in Earth system science. This position is funded over the next five years by a National Science Foundation grant to develop teacher professional development resources to help teachers use real-world regional and local Earth system science as the focus of an inquiry-based, systems approach to teaching Earth science. The project expands upon existing "Teacher-Friendly Guides" to Earth science of the Northeastern and Southeastern U.S. and associated teacher professional development approaches. This position involves writing and page layout for Teacher-Friendly Guides to five other regions of the U.S. The project also incorporates facilitating teacher construction of interactive teaching tools such as virtual fieldwork, overseeing creation of a website for collaboration and sharing resources, and using the materials in the context of teacher workshops. The position will involve working collaboratively in each of the five regions with geoscientists providing up-to-date content for each topic in each region, and with secondary school teachers in advisory panels, workshops, and reviewing. Qualifications: MS or PhD in some area of Earth system sciences, and understanding of best practices in Earth science education and teacher professional development. Should have passion for Earth system science and Earth science education, and must have excellent communication skills, especially writing.. This is an excellent position for someone who would enjoy collaborating with geoscientists and science teachers from across the country. This position is best for someone who enjoys using web-based technology and has the capacity for traveling to numerous meetings and conferences. Position will begin in early 2008. About the organization: PRI has an active and growing outreach program in Earth system science education. In 2003 PRI opened the Museum of the Earth, a major natural history museum in Ithaca, NY. The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), founded in 1932, is a dynamic fast-moving institution with one of the largest research collections of fossils in North America. More information about PRI can be found at www.priweb.org and www.museumoftheearth.org. Ithaca is home to Cornell University (with which PRI is affiliated), Ithaca College, and numerous cultural organizations, and is set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of rural Upstate New York. Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of three references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) by email to [log in to unmask] or by mail to: Director of Education, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. We will begin review of applications December 10, 2007. A second position (Teacher Development Coordinator in Earth System Sciences) is also being advertising that focuses upon coordination of teacher participation in workshops and advisory panels and upon online interaction and resources. =================================================================================================================== 3. Post-doctoral position available: Teacher Professional Development Post-doctoral Fellowship in Earth System Sciences at the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), Ithaca, NY Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) has an upcoming opening for a Teacher Professional Development Coordinator in Earth system science. This position is funded for two years of a five-year National Science Foundation grant to develop teacher professional development resources to help secondary school science teachers use real-world regional and local Earth system science as the focus of an inquiry-based, systems approach to teaching Earth science. The project expands upon existing "Teacher-Friendly Guides" to Earth science of the Northeastern and Southeastern U.S., creating Guides for five other regions of the U.S. and associated resources such as online virtual fieldwork database and tools for teacher interaction and collaboration. The position involves applying current research in teacher professional development and science education to all components of the project, particularly the Teacher-Friendly Guides. This involves (1) working on the pedagogical design of the Teacher-Friendly Guides and associated online resources, (2) integrating current understandings of pedagogical content knowledge in Earth system science, (3) helping design an ongoing teacher online learning community, and (4) helping coordinate and implement external evaluation procedures. Qualifications: Ph.D. in science education, preferably with emphasis in teacher professional development. Special knowledge of secondary school science education, online learning communities help. Should have interest in applying knowledge to best practices in Earth system science education. Position can begin as early as July 2008. About the organization: PRI has an active and growing outreach program in Earth system science education. In 2003 PRI opened the Museum of the Earth, a major natural history museum in Ithaca, NY. The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), founded in 1932, is a dynamic fast-moving institution with one of the largest research collections of fossils in North America. More information about PRI can be found at www.priweb.org and www.museumoftheearth.org. Ithaca is home to Cornell University (with which PRI is affiliated), Ithaca College, and numerous cultural organizations, and is set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of rural Upstate New York. Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of three references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) by email to [log in to unmask] or by mail to: Director of Education, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. We will begin review of applications February 25, 2008. Robert M. 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