Science Job Postings



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  1. Kentucky Green & Healthy Schools Coordinator, Kentucky Environmental Education Council
  2. Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Kentucky Environmental Education Council
  3. UPike Professor of Biology - emphasis in Microbiology
  4. UPike Professor of Biology -emphasis in Genetics
  5. Land Management Technician, Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
  6. Adjunct Lecturer in Natural Sciences,  Ky College of Art & Design
  7. Math Content Manager, Access to Algebra Program
  8. Job listings for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  9. Americorps Service in EKU Natural Areas
  10. Tech Corps part time instructors & support staff
  11. Kentucky Science Center Job Openings
  12. USGS Career Opportunities
  1. The Kentucky Green & Healthy Schools Coordinator will coordinate the Kentucky Green & Healthy Schools (KGHS) program, which encourages students in Kentucky K-12 schools to complete projects that improve the sustainability and health of their schools. The person in this position will: Promote KGHS to teachers and administrators;Work with applicants for nomination to the US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program; Conduct teacher professional development workshops; Research and share best practices for K-12 environmental education; Maintain records of school service learning projects; Administer grants to participating schools; Plan and coordinate the annual KGHS and KY NEED Youth Summit and Awards Luncheon; Foster collaborations with businesses; Travel regularly around Kentucky to participating schools; Travel infrequently outside of Kentucky for conferences. Work up to 100 hours per month (or about 22.5 hours per week);
    Be required to work from the KEEC office in Frankfort approximately once per week, with the option to do the remainder remotely.
    Receive $20 per hour (no benefits).
    Receive an agency laptop.
    Receive reimbursement for travel expenses (except to and from Frankfort).
    Report to the KEEC Executive Director. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Wesley Bullock at wesley.bullock@ky.gov. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2020.
     
  2. The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will:
    Research, write, and distribute social media posts, email newsletters, news releases, and other informational materials for all agency programs, including the Environmental Education Leadership Corps, Professional Environmental Educator Certification, and Kentucky Green & Healthy Schools programs.
    Design agency publications and marketing materials.
    Update and maintain agency social media accounts.
    Update and maintain the agency website Work up to 100 hours per month (or about 22.5 hours per week).
    Coordinate with the communications staff of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
    Travel regularly around Kentucky to cover agency events and other environmental education events. Be required to work from the KEEC office in Frankfort approximately once per week, with the option to do the remainder remotely.
    Receive $20 per hour (no benefits).
    Receive an agency laptop.
    Receive reimbursement for travel expenses (except to and from Frankfort).
    Report to the KEEC Executive Director. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Wesley Bullock at wesley.bullock@ky.gov. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2020.
     
  3. UPike Professor of Biology - emphasis in Microbiology. Open until Filled Full Job posting here
  4. UPike Professor of Biology -emphasis in Genetics. Open until Filled Full Job posting here
  5. Land Management Technician, Raven Run Nature Sanctuary Full job posting here
  6. Adjunct Lecturer in Natural Sciences,  Ky College of Art & Design. Open until filled. Full job posting here
  7. Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC), a Lexington-based independent and innovative 501(c)(3) non-profit and leader in developing and managing creative initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, disruptive R&D, economic competitiveness and workforce development, seeks a full-time Math Content Manager for its middle school Access to Algebra program. Position Summary:Support an increasing number of schools participating in the Access to Algebra program. Utilize educational background and content knowledge to assist teachers with curriculum, classroom practice, and program implementation to dramatically increase the number of students meeting math benchmark by the time they transition to high school. Communicate with program partners and stay informed on current educational trends. Read more
  8. The Commonwealth of Kentucky posts jobs in state agencies  for scientists,  engineers, health care professionals and more
  9. Americorps positions in the EKU Natural Areas. Serve in the Environmental Education Leadership Corps (EELCorps) doing environmental stewardship and environmental literacy work. Details here
  10.  Tech Corps part time instructors & support staff
  11.  Kentucky Science Center job openings: Would you like to work for an engaging non-profit committed to offering education in a fast paced and fun environment? Do you like people, hundreds of them? Bring your talents to the Kentucky Science Center.
    Current openings are posted at: http://kysciencecenter.org/employment/
  12. USGS Career Opportunities: https://www2.usgs.gov/ohr/