Lead Field Instructor

More Results Lead Field Instructor Employer Wildlands Studies Location International-Varies Closing date May 29, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research , Consultancy/Private Sector , Training / Education Field Conservation science , Education / Training , Social Science / Humanities Discipline Botany , Ecology , Human-Wildlife Conflict , Sustainability , Biology , Wildlife Biology , Climate Change Salary Type Salary Employment Type Permanent , Temporary / Seasonal , Contract Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Description Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be the Lead Instructor for new academic field programs. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and "changed their lives". Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while engaging students in active research. The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific USA-based and international locales. We are specifically seeking new international locations that will attract students and cover a wide variety of topics and terrain within our mission. We specifically welcome proposals for new locales in the Pacific Realm (Fiji, Tonga), Southeast Asia, Norway/Arctic Mountain regions, and South America (Brazil, Uruguay). Students earn 5-15 quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for ongoing seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants. Review our Lead Instructor description on our website. Compensation is competitive. Requirements Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants must have Masters degree in hand; PhD Candidates and/or completed PhD preferred. A qualified Lead Instructor will have experience leading field study programs and teaching at the undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, and understanding; be a physically fit experienced outdoorsperson capable of leading students on day hikes and multi-day overnight backpacking trips; a capable and skilled group facilitator able to spend 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with up to 16 students aged 18-23 for the duration of the program managing associated interpersonal dynamics; an accomplished logistical planner capable of managing the overarching and day-to-day logistics, program finances and communications; certified in First Aid and CPR (preferably WFR) and able to competently and confidently manage medical emergencies and other medical situations should they arise. We require our program staff to be able to easily transport students in vehicles. Individuals must have a clean driving record, manual transmission experience, knowledge and competence driving in international locations and, if needed, the ability to drive a right-hand drive vehicle on the left side of the road . Reference checks, fingerprinting and background checks are required before any offer is finalized. Program Dates We are currently accepting applications and proposals for our 2027-2028 academic year (Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Winter 2028, Spring 2028). Locations that include a wildlife study or marine focus always preferred. Review www.wildlandsstudies.com for details. Application Process Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of program requirements. Complete an online application and upload a CV, cover letter detailing experience with course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal . We are working very quickly to identify suitable candidates and move forward with new programs. Company Wildlands Studies field projects provide students with the opportunity to join backcountry study teams as working field associates, studying environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, geologic, climatic and topographic factors that support various habitats, and the relationships between environments and culture. Most participants are undergraduates who join us on site from all over North America and Canada. The field courses accept 8-16 participants and earn 5-15 upper division quarter credit. Wildlands Studies offers 15-18 field courses per year studying wildlife &/or wildland environmental study topics emphasizing hands-on learning & onsite explorations of pressing environmental issues; courses run 2-6 weeks year-round throughout North America, Asia, Central & South America, South Africa & other locales. This year students study wolf populations, wildlife corridors, mountain wildlife ecology, ecosystem dynamics, conservation biology, forest resource management, cultural sustainability, coastal ecosystems.

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