Employment

Call for Recitation Leaders

Fall 2022 - 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.

Description:

A comprehensive survey of interconnected systems  in the environmental sciences, 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. Recitation Leaders will be available to help students along the way.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Responsibilities

  • Attend all lectures (Monday, Wednesday; 11:00am-12:15pm)
  • Lead 2 recitation sections once per week (approximately 20 students per section; recitation assignment to be determined by the program)
  • Recitation times for Fall 2022 are:
    • ENVST-UA 100.002 / 8am-9:15am F
    • ENVST-UA 100.003 / 8:00am-9:15am T
    • ENVST-UA 100.004 / 2:00pm-3:15pm R
    • ENVST-UA 100.005 / 9:30am-10:45am W
    • ENVST-UA 100.006 / 3:30pm-4:45pm W
    • ENVST-UA 100.007 / 8:00am-9:15am R
  • Grading
  • Hold regular office hours

Please send a current C.V., statement of interest, and preferred recitation times to matthew.hayek+100@nyu.edu with the subject line “ENVST-UA 100 Fall 2022 Recitation Leader Application.”  Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline to submit your application is Monday May 23, 2022, at 5 pm, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Call for Course Assistants

The Department of Environmental Studies at New York University is searching for Course

Assistants for the Academic Year 2022-2023:

Fall 2022 (details incl syllabi)

  • ENVST-UA 900.001 - Environmental Studies Senior Seminar w/ Prof. Carlson
    • TR 11:00AM - 12:15PM
  • ENVST-UA 630.001 - Animals and Public Policy w/ Prof. Wolfson
    • R 4:55pm-7:25pm
  • ANST-UA 400.001 - Ethics and Animals w/ Prof. Sebo
    • T 4:55PM-7:25PM

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree, Master’s degree, or a current Masters, J.D., or Ph.D. student in environmental social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences, a relevant a natural science, or animal studies
  • Coursework and/or experience in environmental social sciences, environmental sciences, humanities, or animal studies

Job Responsibilities

  • Grading, attending class sessions and working with students but not leading a recitation.
  • Assist students with course material during office hours, and answer emails from students to ensure proper understanding of the course material
  • Organizing online course materials, and supporting Brightspace (Learning Management System)
  • Hold regular office hours

Please send a current C.V. and statement of interest to cps236@nyu.edu with the subject line “COURSE NUMBER_SEMESTER_Course Assistant Application.”  Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline to submit your application is Monday May 23, 2022, at 5 pm, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.


Part-time Undergraduate Office Assistant

The NYU Department of Environmental Studies is seeking an undergraduate student worker starting in Summer 2022, with the possibility of extension into Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.
The part-time office assistant will assist the Department Administrator, Academic Administrator, and Administrative Aide in administrative tasks such as website updates, social media, graphic design, events, and general office maintenance. This job requires 10-15 in-person hours a week.

Qualifications:

  • Must be an undergraduate student. Graduate students should not apply.
  • Must be available to work in-person at our NY office.
  • Must have good attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Interest in environmental issues is a plus.

Please submit all of the following documents and information. If one of these documents are not submitted, your application will not be considered.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Weekly availability
  • Number of hours preferred
  • Two references (will only be contacted after an interview)

Please send materials to mr4909@nyu.edu by May 20, 2022.