American Museum of Natural History Fellowship

Urban Teaching Fellow / MAT Candidate  - American Museum of Natural History 
Deadline to Apply: 1/31/2012

About the Program: 
The Master of Arts in Teaching Urban Residency Program at the American Museum of Natural History is the first urban teacher residency program offered by a museum.

Fellowship Description: 
  • Learn to teach Earth and Space science in New York City through the Master of Arts in Teaching Urban Residency Program at the American Museum of Natural History; the first urban teacher residency program offered by a museum.
  • Full-time 15 month program with benefits and stipend
  • Small class sizes and one-on-one mentoring
  • Science coursework at a world-class museum
  • Learn to teach in a supportive nurturing environment
  • Work alongside scientists and urban teachers
  • Graduate with real-world teaching experience
  • Ongoing professional support following graduation
Share your passion for science and learning. Play your part in the intellectual, cultural, and social community of New York City. Apply now to start your new life inspiring the next generation with science. Change lives. Teach science.


 Eligibility Requirements
  • A Bachelors Degree in Earth Science or a related discipline (e.g., Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, or space sciences) OR a Bachelors with a minimum of 24 credits in Earth Science plus 6 additional credits in Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Biology
  • Minimum GPA of 3.00
  • U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
 NOTE: Applicants with a previous Education degree will not be considered for the program.

The AMNH MAT Program seeks a student body with diverse life and career experiences, such as recent college graduates, veterans, former participants in volunteer corps, and career changers. Application to the program is open to all candidates meeting the eligibility requirements.

Salary: 
Full tuition, stipend and health benefits

Contact:
Regin Tanler
MAT Administrative Manager
mat@amnh.org

American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY, 10024

(212) 769-5329
 
To Apply:
Apply now: http://www.amnh.org/education/mat/application.php. Completed applications are due January 31, 2012 - starts yours today.

Visit us at the Career & Internship Consortium Fair in NYC on January 11, 2012!