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Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Independently plan and implement academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training.

Job-Specific Responsibilities: 

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager (CPM) for General Chemistry courses plays an essential role supporting the General Chemistry courses (LPS A and PS11) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), which are large and logistically complex introductory and foundational courses primarily taken by first-years and sophomores. The position works closely with the faculty course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula and course materials, and to organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff. The Curriculum and Course Manager will report to CCB’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies and work collegially with the rest of the undergraduate teaching staff. 

Curriculum Development: 

• Works with the Course Head Instructor(s) to revise course syllabus, course schedule, learning objectives, and reading assignments; 
• Works with Director of Laboratory Instructional Programs to update labs and optimize experiments 
• Creates/updates section materials to be used by Teaching Staff; 
• Experiments with and implements new pedagogical approaches.  

Assessment, Assignments, Problem Sets: 

• Works with the Course Head Instructor(s) to develop students assessments including in-class assignments, problem sets, midterms, and final exams; 
• Creates practice exams and practice exam answer keys; 
• Creates answer keys for problem sets, and exams, contributes to grading rubrics; 
• In addition to their primary course responsibilities, the CPM may occasionally provide instructional support and contribute to broader course development needs as required to ensure student success. 

 Course Management and Coordination:   

• Supervises the Head Administration TF in the work to create, manage and update course Canvas site: posts syllabus, assignments, assessments, other course materials; 
• Supervises the Head Lab TF in the work to coordinate Lab component with Teaching Lab Staff: requests necessary lab materials, organizes lab run-throughs with teaching staff, provides hands-on help whenever needed; 
• Answers student and teaching staff emails. 

Teaching Staff hiring, Training and Management: 

• Updates position descriptions, solicits applications, and interviews candidates for Teaching Assistants (TAs), Teaching Fellows (TFs), Course Assistants (CAs), and Peer Study Leaders; 
• Runs training sessions for TAs/TFs, CAs and Peer Study Leaders; coordinates with BOK Center for any additional teaching training and feedback; 
• Together with Head Teaching Staff, schedules, plans, and runs weekly staff meetings; 
• Addresses and resolves teaching staff concerns/conflicts/performance issues. 

Student Support: 

• Hosts weekly office hours; 
• Meets with students 1:1; 
• Organizes and provides extra help to struggling students; 
• Supervises the Head Administration TF in the work to coordinate the accommodation requests from the Disability Access Office;
• Responsibilities include engaging in student-facing work that involves sensitive information and requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. 

Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• This position requires 5 days, in office, on campus. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time.
• Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills: 

• Superior organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• A strong doctoral record in inorganic or physical chemistry is preferred.
• Experience teaching/mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory setting is also strongly preferred. 

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date: This is a one-year term position, renewable on a yearly basis contingent upon performance and curricular need.
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Other Information: 

• This position creates and delivers occasional class lectures as a guest lecturer and will also have the opportunity to instruct in the teaching practicum for first year graduate students. 
• This position has the opportunity to attend conferences focused on education and pedagogy. 

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard’s Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

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