Department of Environmental Studies at New York University is searching for 3 Recitation Leaders for Environmental Systems Science

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Fall 2019 – ENVST-UA 100 Environmental Systems Science

The Department of Environmental Studies at New York University is searching for 3 Recitation Leaders for Environmental Systems Science (ENVST-UA 100) in Fall 2019:

Course Description

A comprehensive survey of critical issues in environmental systems science, focusing on: human population; the global chemical cycles; ecosystems and biodiversity; endangered species and wildlife; nature preserves; energy flows in nature; agriculture and the environment; energy systems from fossil fuels to renewable forms; Earth’s waters; Earth’s atmosphere; carbon dioxide and global warming; urban environments; wastes; and paths to a sustainable future. This course is a gateway to the Environmental Studies major and minor, and one of its core courses. It will cover a very significant amount of demanding material, in order to prepare students for upper-level courses. This course will be challenging, and students should expect a steep learning curve. Teaching Assistants will be available to help students along the way.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree, Ph.D. degree, or a current Masters or Ph.D. student in natural science, or environmental science or engineering
  • Coursework and/or experience in environmental sciences

Job Responsibilities

  • Attend all lectures (Monday, Wednesday; 11:00 am-12: 15 pm)
  • Lead 2 recitation sections once per week (approximately 20 students per section), recitation assignment to be determined by the program.
  • Recitation times for Fall 2019 are:

ENVST-UA 100.002 / 8284 / 9:30am-10:45am T

ENVST-UA 100.003 / 8285 / 8:00am-9:15am T

ENVST-UA 100.004 / 8286 / 2:00pm-3:15pm T

ENVST-UA 100.005 / 8287 / 8:00am-9:15am W

ENVST-UA 100.006 / 8288 / 3:30pm-4:45pm W

ENVST-UA 100.007 / 9709 / 9:30am-10:45am R

  • Grading
  • Hold regular office hours

Please send a current CV to Professor Andrew Bell at ab6176@nyu.edu with the subject line “ENVST-UA Fall 2019 Recitation Leader Application.”  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Deadline to submit the application will be on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 5 pm.