Director of Graduate Studies Program, New York Botanical Garden

[Thiers, Barbara]

Director of Graduate Studies Program, New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is seeking to hire a Director of
Graduate Studies to operate its large, multi-institutional graduate studies
training program, involving the education and training of Ph.D and Masters'
students in systematic and economic botany.  The Director participates in
all aspects of the program and is a mentor to students as they prepare for
careers in botanical sciences.  Specific duties and responsibilities of this
job include:  administer the NYBG Graduate Program, involving building and
maintaining academic relationships with City University of New York,
Cornell, Columbia, New York University and Yale; advise current and
prospective students in the various programs, and advocate for their
interests both within NYBG and their respective universities; teach graduate
level courses in an area of interest to the NYBG research program and
coordinate curriculum development; represent the NYBG at professional
meetings, and recruit students for the program; work with the Development
Office to raise support for student fellowships and the program; and,
although primarily an administrative position, the person is expected to
maintain a research program as time permits.

Qualifications for this position include a Ph.D in botany or related field;
teaching experience in a university setting; demonstrated administrative
skills; superior interpersonal skills; demonstrated research skills,
including an international research program and publications record;
knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable.

Applicants should submit their letter of application, curriculum vitae, and
the names of four letters of reference to:  Human Resources Department, The
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY  10458 or e-mail to HR at nybg.org
<mailto:HR at nybg.org> ; fax 718-220-6504.


Dr. Barbara M. Thiers
Director, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium
And Acting Vice President for Science
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY 10458-5126
718-817-8622
bthiers at nybg.org