MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Science Practicum Field Instructor)

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Position Title MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Science Practicum Field Instructor) Department Education - 050 Position Summary

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

AMNH's Richard Gilder Graduate School's Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency Program (MAT ESRP) is seeking a part-time Adjunct Professor to co-lead the field experience for Science Practicum,including a five-day offsite field camp.

Science Practicum (SCI 680) is a three-credit course. Its objective is to help teacher candidates develop content knowledge on the practice of science. MAT candidates meet this objective through expeditions into the field, investigations in laboratory settings, and engagement in secondary research methods. The practicum exposes students to key concepts, scientific questions, tools, and techniques, and enables candidates to experience and implement learning activities that align with state and national standards. Students come away with understanding of both content knowledge and the practices needed to engage in scientific inquiry. This is a required course for completion of the MAT ESR Program.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Co-lead the field experiences for the Science Practicum course.
• Collect assignments and provide feedback.
• Communicate with students.
• Assist with grading.

The expected salary for the Adjunct Professor is $50/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or defended dissertation in geoscience or another relevant science field.
• Five years of demonstrated collegiate teaching experience in informal/formal context(s).
• Field experience relevant to this course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/multilingual ability.
• Experience publishing material related to the focus of the Science Practicum course.
• Experience/expertise in local/regional geology of the New York City area.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Category Part-Time/Term Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period Union Status Non-Union FLSA Non-Exempt Expected Salary Minimum $50/hour Expected Salary Maximum $50/hour EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4814

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number GS1017P Open Date 05/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a doctoral degree or have you defended your dissertation in geoscience or another relevant science field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have five years of demonstrated collegiate teaching experience in informal/formal context(s)?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have field experience relevant to this course?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents