ABSNet, Vol 17, Issue 4
Shan Duncan
sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Tue Jun 9 15:43:23 EDT 2009
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Editor: Shan D. Duncan Internet: sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Editorial Support: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu
Today's Topics:
1. Job Announcement - Director of Education, The Association of Pet
Dog Trainers
2. Recommendation for Brazil visa agency
3. Position available: Chair of Biological Sciences (Steve Mullin)
4. GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS (2) - University of Memphis
5. POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Long term study of the Florida
Scrub-Jay
6. NSF TRAVEL FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL ETHOLOGICAL CONFERENCE
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Message: 1
From: Mychelle Blake <mblake at apdt.com>
Subject: Job Announcement - Director of Education, The Association of
Pet Dog Trainers
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*_Director of Education for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers_*
This is a full time, permanent position. The successful candidate will
need to relocate to the Greenville, South Carolina area. Some travel
will be required.
Position Description:
The Director of Education will report to the APDT Executive Director,
who in turn reports to the APDT Board. The Board provides governance
and sets policy for the APDT. The Director of Education's role will be
to develop, coordinate, and manage the educational offering of the
APDT. This effort will include the development of an APDT education
strategy that includes a set of APDT approved curriculum standards, the
identification and assessment of potential sources for providing
education and training that will meet these standards, and the
development and implementation of educational resources where none are
found to be available.
Responsibilities:
· Create and implement an APDT education strategy to provide the
level of learning and proficiency necessary for the dog training
profession.
· Chair the APDT's Curriculum Standards Development Task Force
responsible for developing and establishing the curriculum standards
that will result in aspiring practitioners acquiring the skills and
knowledge needed to become professional practitioners.
· Liaise with and seek the support of other organizations that
have an interest in how professional dog trainers are trained and
certified.
· Identify potential sources for providing the education and
training (schools, academies, community colleges, colleges and
universities, trade schools, regional programs, individual experts), and
assess the extent to which existing sources do or can meet the APDT
curriculum standards.
· If the APDT education strategy requires the development of a
full curriculum or portions of a curriculum that will meet the
curriculum standards developed above, program development and delivery
will come under the responsibilities of the Director of Education. If
additional staff is required for these functions, the Director of
Education will supervise that staff. Such program development and
delivery will include:
· Develop any needed supporting materials for that curriculum.
· Develop lesson plans/ study guides supporting that curriculum.
· Develop delivery methods including group classes, web-based
classes or presentations, video presentations, mentoring, CD/DVDs, etc.
· Develop implementation plans for providing education and
training to aspiring practitioners.
· Oversee implementation of the education and training program.
· Carry out ongoing evaluations of the program.
· Develop plans for accrediting or certifying schools/academies
offering education and training that follow the APDT curriculum or
otherwise meets the APDT criteria. Then, to complement existing
instructional programs, identify and develop additional educational
resources which the APDT is uniquely best suited and able to provide.
· Assist the APDT Communications Director to create an education
promotion and marketing plan that will result in the acceptance of the
APDT education strategy and implementation plan.
· Provide written and verbal reports to the Executive Director
and to the APDT Board.
Skills and Other Requirements:
· Excellent communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to carry out effective liaisons and
negotiations with multiple groups or organizations.
· Experience in managing a diverse staff.
· Experience in developing curriculum standards or other
guidelines for an educational program, with or without a relationship to
dog training.
· Experience with "experiential learning"-programs is highly
desirable.
· Experience with adult learning environments and programs are
highly desirable.
· A Bachelor or higher degree. A degree in education,
psychology, adult learning, or animal behavior is highly desirable.
· An interest (and belief) in reward-based dog-friendly dog
training; experience as a dog trainer is desirable but not required.
Relocation costs are covered up to $10,000. To apply, submit your resume
to Richard Spencer, Executive Director, at rspencer at apdt.com. For more
information on the APDT, go to our web site, www.apdt.com.
--
*Mychelle Blake, MSW, CDBC*
Communications Director, The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Editor-in-Chief, /The APDT Chronicle of the Dog /
mblake at apdt.com <mailto:mblake at apdt.com>; chronicleofthedog at apdt.com
<mailto:chronicleofthedog at apdt.com>
www.apdt.com <http://www.apdt.com>
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Message: 2
From: Marlene Zuk <marlene.zuk at ucr.edu>
Subject: recommendation for Brazil visa agency
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> Dear Fellow ABS members:
>
> We just got our visas for Brazil and found that Todd Kaplan at
> mybrazilvisa.com was extremely helpful if you are in the Los Angeles
> "jurisdiction" (you apply for your visa based on your area of
> residence). I shopped around and their agency was considerably
> cheaper than a few others I contacted, and it saved us two trips to
> LA. They were prompt and the directions on the website were clear.
>
> No affiliation, just thought others might like to know.
>
> See you there,
>
> Marlene
>
>
> ************************
> Marlene Zuk
> Department of Biology
> University of California
> Riverside CA 92521 USA
>
> Phone: 951-827-3952
> Fax: 951-827-4286
> www.biology.ucr.edu/people/faculty/Zuk.html
> email: marlene.zuk at ucr.edu
> ***************************
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Message: 3
From: Steve Mullin <sjmullin at eiu.edu>
Subject: position available: Chair of Biological Sciences
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The following is a recently re-opened search for Chair.
The College of Sciences at Eastern Illinois University invites
applications for Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, a
twelve-month position beginning July 1, 2010. Located in Charleston,
in central Illinois, Eastern Illinois University enrolls 12,000
traditional and nontraditional baccalaureate and master's students
and is engaged in a rigorous array of activities which integrate
academics and personal student development.
As one of the largest departments in the College of Sciences,
Biological Sciences has an associate chair, 25 tenured and tenure
track faculty, 10 annually contracted faculty, and four academic
support professionals who serve over 600 undergraduate majors and 40
graduate students. This dynamic department currently offers a B.S. in
Biological Sciences with options in Biology and Environmental
Biology, a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and an M.S. in
Biological Sciences. In addition, the Department has a B.S. in
Science with Teacher Certification with a specialization in
Biological Science and an M.S. in Natural Sciences, an advanced
degree for science teachers. The department provides courses for
general education, for several majors, and contributes courses to
interdisciplinary minors in Geographic Information Systems and
Environmental Studies. The Department is recognized for innovative
teaching, faculty-student research collaborations, and linking
classroom learning with applications in the lab and field through
basic and applied research. The faculty are known for high quality
teaching, research and service contributions to the University and
their diverse disciplines.
Responsibilities
The Chair must provide effective leadership and develop and promote a
vision for the advancement of the department, college, and university
mission and goals. Candidates must have a strong commitment to
undergraduate and graduate programs and the advancement of
faculty/student mentoring and research programs. The Chair is
responsible for administration of all instructional programs in
Biological Sciences. Working with departmental faculty and staff, the
Chair assists in the development of curriculum and programs, makes
recommendations to the Dean regarding all personnel matters including
hiring and evaluation of faculty and staff, promotes faculty
development and mentoring, administers all departmental budgets,
coordinates appropriate academic assessment activities, communicates
with alumni, and facilitates actions which support and promote
diversity. The Chair also demonstrates leadership with an effective
record of academic achievements.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or
a related field with a teaching, research and service record
commensurate for tenure and the rank of full professor. Evidence of
successful administrative experience, scholarly achievement,
instructional excellence and effective leadership is essential as are
strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Instructions
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is
filled. Review of completed applications will begin September 21,
2009. Application materials are available at
http://www.eiu.edu/~colsci/biochair.php. A complete application
includes a letter of application addressing applicant's strengths
relative to the qualifications and responsibilities cited above; a
one-page statement of the applicant's leadership experience and
philosophy; current curriculum vitae; and contact information
(accurate phone number and e-mail address) for three references. All
application credentials must be sent via email as MS Word or .PDF
attachments. Email application materials to Dr. Diane Hoadley,
Chairperson of Biological Sciences Chair Search Committee, c/o
coscand at eiu.edu. Candidates invited to continue with the search will
be required to provide official copies of transcripts showing
graduate degrees and letters from references later in the search
process. For more information, visit the Biological Sciences web
page: http://www.eiu.edu/~biology/ , the College of Sciences web
page: http://www.eiu.edu/~colsci/ , and the EIU home page:
www.eiu.edu.
Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access,
affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse
community.
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Message: 4
Subject: GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS (2) - University of Memphis
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GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS for two students (Ph.D. or M.S.) are
available in the lab of Dr. Stephan Schoech in the Department of
Biology at the University of Memphis. Dr. Schoech’s research lies at
the interface between physiology and behavior and is primarily focused
on the behavioral, reproductive, and environmental endocrinology of
the Florida Scrub-Jay, a cooperatively breeding and threatened
species. Dr. Schoech has been continuously funded by NSF for many
years: a copy of his current grant (2009 – 2011) will be made
available to potential students (i. e., upon receipt of initial
contact I will send a packet of information). The Department of
Biology at the University of Memphis offers a competitive stipend for
teaching assistants and the research of students working under the
supervision of Dr. Schoech will be fully supported should their
project overlap current funding objectives. Information on graduate
study in biology at the University of Memphis can be found at http://biology.memphis.edu
. For further information please contact Dr. Schoech via either email (sschoech at memphis.edu
) or telephone (901.678.2327).
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 13:03:44 -0500
Subject: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Long term study of the
Florida Scrub-Jay
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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE:
I am searching for an individual to become an integral partner in a
long-term study of the Florida Scrub-Jay.
The position is funded (NSF) for three years and is to begin in August
2009 (start date is flexible). It provides a competitive salary plus
generous benefits. Duties for approximately 5 months (January - June)
per year include field work and oversight of a field crew at Archbold
Biological Station in south-central Florida: onsite housing is
provided. The research associate will be encouraged to develop an
independent project within the general theme of the project. The
successful applicant will be based in the Department of Biology at the
University of Memphis for the balance of the year. During this time,
the research associate will have considerable flexibility in how he/
she spends their time, although data analysis and publication
preparation are expected. The successful applicant will have a PhD,
demonstrated expertise in avian biology, field experience (preferably
field endocrine techniques), and a strong interest in the links
between physiology, ecology, and behavior. Applicants should submit a
cover letter stating their qualifications and research interests,
curriculum vitae, and complete contact information (include e-mail
address and telephone
number) for three references. Send applications via standard mail or E-
mail (preferred) to Dr. Stephan J. Schoech, Department of Biology,
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. (EM: sschoech at memphis.edu).
Telephone: 901.678.2327. Feel free to contact me (SJS) for further
information. Review of applications will begin immediately.
The University of Memphis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
university.
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Message: 6
From: James Ha <jcha at u.washington.edu>
Subject: NSF TRAVEL FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL ETHOLOGICAL CONFERENCE
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NSF TRAVEL FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL ETHOLOGICAL CONFERENCE
RENNES, FRANCE: 19-24 AUGUST 2009
The Animal Behavior Society has received approval for a grant from NSF
for
partial support of travel for younger scientists to attend the XXXIst
IEC
meeting in Rennes, France. Information about the conference can be
found at:
http://iec2009.univ-rennes1.fr/.
If final funding is received, the ABS will use the funds to support
younger
U.S. scientists defined as those who received their Ph.D. degree in the
calendar years 2004 to 2009 or who will complete their Ph.D. during
2009.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, but do not
need to be
a member of ABS.
To apply for a travel award, contact Dr. James C. Ha at jcha at u.washington.edu
.
Applicants will be asked to submit the following items online
(details about the secure submission process will be provided by Dr.
Ha):
(a) a FULL curriculum vitae; (b) a 1-2 page description of their
research
and research interests; (c) an IEC-2009 presentation abstract, if
already
submitted; (d) a meeting attendance budget with the estimated lowest
airfare
from the applicant's home institution to Rennes, France; and (e) a
confirmation
letter from their advisor or other supervisor attesting to degree status
(granted 2004-2009 or to be granted 2009).
Reviewing of applications will begin after midnight (Pacific Time) on
Tuesday,
16 June 2009. We intend to notify all applicants of our decisions by
early
July (ie, as soon as possible, given the Brazil ABS meeting!). For
questions,
contact James Ha at jcha at u.washington.edu.
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Contact Addresses:
James Ha
Department of Psychology and National Primate Research Center
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
Shan D. Duncan
Animal Behavior Society Central Office at Indiana University
402 N. Park St, Bloomington, IN 47405
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