Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Associate Director, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University

The Associate Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning will collaborate on significant portions of the Center's core work, which includes providing individual consultations with teaching faculty and graduate students, providing enhanced support for faculty developing new courses for the Program in General Education, and supporting and managing some of the more specialized programs of the Center. The Associate Director ideally will also have knowledge of and familiarity with pedagogical applications of technology. Duties may include: Creating programs for faculty, graduate students, and General Education; e.g., a discussion-leading seminar, graduate writing fellows program Consultations with faculty and graduate students on teaching Consultations and presentations on pedagogical technologies Exact duties will depend on the qualifications and skills of the final candidate.

Advanced degree in a subject taught in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences or in education is necessary.

Preferred: Five years experience teaching at the college level. Experience in instructional support and training desirable. Ability to work with different constituencies, especially faculty and graduate students. Knowledge of pedagogies, curricula or assessment in one particular academic division (humanities, social science, or science) desired. Experience with technology as applied to pedagogy or research is a plus. Familiarity with Harvard University, active involvement in applicant's scholarly field, highly desirable. Willingness to take initiative and the ability to work in an established team are necessary.

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