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Chemistry and/or Physics Instructor at Tertiary Level

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COUNTRY
Liberia
REGION
Africa
SECTOR
Education Health
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
None

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
DURATION
5 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
A Chemistry and/or Physics Instructor with at least 2 years of practical teaching experience
and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Physics is needed to teach courses for the Phebe
Paramedical Training Program. This training program is the oldest nursing school in the
country and Phebe is working with the Liberian Ministry of Health (MOH) to reach mandates
under the Health Workforce Program (HWP) to increase enrollment and upgrade space and
infrastructure. A Peace Corps Response Volunteer is needed because these courses are only
offered one semester of the year and the previous part-time instructor is no longer available.

The Chemistry and/or Physics Instructor will teach one (or both, if qualified) of the courses and
help students understand and apply the importance of these subjects to their disciplines and
to society as a whole. The Response Volunteer will apply effective teaching methods for
students comprehension, demonstrate higher student achievement scores in applicable
content areas, and effectively ensure student demonstration and application of acquired
knowledge and skills. He/she must also submit a detailed end of assignment report outlining
successes, challenges, and recommendations.

Please note; these are approximate departure dates and might change.
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Phebe Paramedical Training Program

Required Skills
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry or Physics
At least 2 years of practical teaching experience
Passion for education and teaching at the university level
Ability to break down complex concepts for easy understanding

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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