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Biology and/or Chemistry Professor

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COUNTRY
Liberia
REGION
Africa
SECTOR
Education
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
None

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2
DURATION
11 months

DEPART BY
Aug. 21, 2017

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Before You Apply

Peace Corps Response positions are open to returned Volunteers or U.S. citizens with
significant professional and technical experience.

Project Description
Two Biology and/or Chemistry Professors with Masters degrees in biology or chemistry and 2-
3 years of practical teaching experience at the university level are needed to teach at public
universities in Liberia. These universities are challenged in science-related areas with limited or
no instructors to teach higher level courses.

The Biology and/or Chemistry Professors will be expected to prepare lesson plans and perform
lectures, supervise lab demonstration for specific science courses where applicable, and assess
students and tailor lessons to their needs. They may also be expected to provide support to
community outreach programs and support an effective learning environment at the university
level. By the end of this assignment, the Response Volunteers should have improved teaching
skills in the science areas and submitted a detailed end of assignment report outlining success,
challenges, and recommendations to improve the program.

Please note; these are approximate departure dates and might change.

Partner

William V. S. Tubman University (WVSTU) or Cuttington University

 Required Skills
Relevant Masters degree in Biology and/or Chemistry
2-3 years of practical teaching experience in Biology and/or Chemistry
at the university level
Demonstrate ability to use learners centered approach into content
Ability to support effective teaching environment for fellow teachers and students with
expressed needs

The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a reflection of
America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to reflecting the diversity of the
United States in the professionals we send into the field to support the mission of world peace
and friendship. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Medical Considerations in Liberia

Liberia may not be able to support Volunteers with the following medical conditions:
asthma, including mild or childhood; cardiology; dermatology; gastroenterology; some types
of gynecologic support; insulin-dependent diabetes; mammography; ongoing behavioral
health support; ophthalmology; seizure disorder; urology.

The following medication(s) are not permitted for legal or cultural

reasons: Adderall, Vyvanse.

Volunteers who should avoid the following food(s) may not be able to serve: none identified.

After arrival in Liberia, Peace Corps provides and applicants are required to have an annual
flu shot, to take daily or weekly medication to prevent malaria, and to receive mandatory
immunizations.

Before you apply, please also review Important Medical Information for Applicants [PDF] to
learn about other health conditions typically not supported in Peace Corps service.

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