Assistant Director, Course Development
Company: Harvard University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning supports
educational excellence and equity in Harvard University's Faculty
of Arts and Sciences. The Bok Center employs a wide array of
approaches, which includes collaborating with faculty on their
classroom practice and in the design of their course materials,
providing professional development to graduate students to support
their work as Teaching Fellows, and inviting undergraduate and
graduate students to engage as partners in improving teaching and
learning.
Reporting to the Director of Pedagogy, the Assistant Director,
Course Development cultivates excellence in teaching and learning
and supports pedagogical innovation and experimentation among
faculty and their graduate student Teaching Fellows (i.e. teaching
assistants) across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. In
collaboration with their fellow Assistant Directors (esp. of
Science Pedagogy, Writing Pedagogy, and Equity and Inclusion) the
Assistant Director, Course Development performs individual
consultations and contributes to the Bok Center's programming in
order to enhance the design of undergraduate courses at Harvard,
help instructors implement new teaching approaches, and foster
inclusive classroom environments. Specific duties include:
This position will be based in Cambridge, MA. Flexible work options
for this role will be discussed during the interview process.
The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully
vaccinated (primary series) against COVID, as detailed in Harvard's
Vaccine & Booster Information. Individuals may claim exemption from
the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More
information regarding the University's COVID vaccination
requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may
be found at the University's "COVID-19 Vaccine Information"
webpage:
http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.Additional
InformationA resume and cover letter must be submitted in order to
be considered for this position. -
Harvard University will not provide visa sponsorship for this
position.
This is a term appointment with an end date of June 30, 2025, with
the potential for extension.
***All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.Job
FunctionFaculty & Student ServicesLocationUSA - MA - CambridgeJob
CodeS0557P FSS Academic Affairs Oficr
IIISub-Unit------------DepartmentDerek Bok Center for Teaching and
LearningCommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and
BelongingHarvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and
belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and
fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to
create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of
talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing
individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities,
life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.EEO StatementWe
are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and
pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected
by law.
Keywords: Harvard University, Cambridge , Assistant Director, Course Development, Executive , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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