The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for the position of Lecturer in Applied Physics, with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. The Lecturer will be primarily responsible for the coordination and support of AP 50: Physics as a foundation for Science and Engineering. The position is an annual (twelve-month) academic appointment, renewable for up to three years, depending on continuing curricular need and performance. Involvement with other SEAS courses may evolve.
Responsibilities include:
·Advise/Mentor students: hold office hours and work one-on-one with undergraduate students.
·Course management: Teach/co-teach course(s) in Applied Physics; hire, train and supervise teaching assistants, including leading TF meetings.
·Course administration: Maintain course data, liaise with resident deans/registrar as needed, manage guest lecturers during campus visits.
Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in Physics by the expected start date. Expertise in science education research, and experience in project-based learning and course design is strongly desired. Superior organizational, written and interpersonal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to lead and train teaching fellows and to manage relationships undergraduate students.
Required documents include a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, and names and contact information for at least three references. Candidates are encouraged to apply at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6119 by Friday, May 8, 2015, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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.
