Harvard University

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager

Cambridge, MA, United States · Contract

No sponsorship$20k-$30kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

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.
Works with the Course Head Instructor(s) to revise course syllabus, course schedule, learning objectives, and reading assignments;
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;

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.
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.
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;
Support for families and caregivers

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience
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.

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.
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 has the opportunity to attend conferences focused on education and pedagogy.
Work Format Details
Certain visa types may limit work location.
Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

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
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.

We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Supervises the Head Administration TF in the work to coordinate the accommodation requests from the Disability Access Office;
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

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