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Director of Education
Paleontological Research Institution

The Paleontological Research Institution invites applications for a
full-time Director of Education. Responsibilities include oversight of the
Institution's rapidly growing educational programs in public outreach and
teacher education in paleontology and earth science, as well as interaction
with other staff in the Education Department engaged in educational product
development and distance learning via the World Wide Web. Strong ability to
seek and obtain outside funding is a must. Strong interest in primary
and/or secondary education, teaching experience, and a postgraduate degree
in paleontology or a related field required; PhD and primary/secondary
teaching experience preferred. Experience in the geology/paleontology of
New York State a plus. The Institution is looking for a dynamic, articulate
individual to spearhead its lead program area during a period of exciting
growth. The Paleontological Research Institution, founded in 1932, is a
private educational organization housing one of the largest invertebrate
fossil collections in the U.S. Deadline for applications: March 1, 1997.
Start date June 1 or as soon as possible thereafter. Send letter of
application, resume, and names and addresses of three references to:
Director, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road,
Ithaca, NY 14850. email: wda1@cornell.edu.
Warren D. Allmon
Director
Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-6623 ext.14
fax (607) 273-6620
email wda1@cornell.edu
website: www.englib.cornell.edu/pri/