The Department of Physics at Harvard University invites applications for the position of Senior Preceptor in Physics for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2014. The responsibilities of this senior non-ladder position includes teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, training and mentoring new and veteran preceptors as well as graduate student teachers, and advising undergraduate students. Working closely with faculty and staff in the Department of Physics, the senior preceptor will oversee all aspects of small-group instruction in both the laboratory and discussion section components of essential undergraduate Physics courses, targeted to a wide range of students and including applications to physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences.
Successful candidates for this position will have to demonstrate excellent judgment, effective leadership, and strong team-building skills. The senior preceptor will focus on curricular issues and the development of high quality pedagogical materials, both for students and for instructors. Flexibility and the ability to work well as part of a team are required for both individuals.
Candidates ought to have at least 2 years of experience in teaching Physics at the College level, demonstrated leadership abilities, pedagogical expertise (including curriculum design), and experience supervising a team of teachers. Appointment to additional five-year terms will be possible, subject to successful performance-based reviews and curricular need.
Harvard University is 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Physics
Additional Requirements: Superior organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and train teaching assistants. Experience in designing problem sets and laboratory exercises. Experience with fabrication of mechanical and electronic devices in a teaching environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
| Candidates
are required to have a doctoral degree and teaching experience in
physics, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching. |
Internal Number: 5493
