Lecturer in Tropical Ecology (Tarapoto)

Please review the How to Apply section for application instructions. 3 Mar 2026 The School for Field Studies (SFS) creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship. Position Title Lecturer in Tropical Ecology Reports To:
- Center Director, Center for Amazon Studies
- Dean, Office of Academic Affairs

Start Date: April 15, 2026 This is a twelve-month contract position with likely renewal depending on successful completion of duties and expectations. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package and on-site room and board included. Position Summary The SFS Center for Amazon Studies, located in Tarapoto, Peru seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands‑on learning experience to students spending a semester in Peru. On a contract basis, the Lecturer in Tropical Ecology will deliver the 50‑hour Tropical Ecology of the Amazon course during the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, during fall and spring, they will co‑teach the 50‑hour Directed Research course with other faculty members, leading a faculty‑developed directed research project with a small group of students. During the summer, this position will co‑teach one 50‑hour summer course, Amazonian Plant Biodiversity and Traditional Medicine. This position will engage students in a classroom setting, but also through extensive time spent in the field. We encourage faculty to integrate as much fieldwork and hands‑on experience into their courses as possible. Faculty are also integral members of the Center’s communal liv Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.pe/empleo/xz87c