| Title | Preceptor in Physics |
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| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Department of Physics |
| Position Description |
The Department of Physics at Harvard University seeks applications for TWO Preceptors in Physics. Working closely with faculty and staff in the Department of Physics, the preceptors will oversee all aspects of small-group instruction in both the laboratory and discussion section components of essential introductory Physics courses, targeted to a wide range of students and including applications in physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences.
Science preceptors supervise and train a team of teaching fellows, play a leading role in the laboratory support team, and collaborate with faculty to develop innovative course materials including problem sets, examinations, hands-on learning activities, and guided/independent student projects.
The position, which is expected to start August 1, 2016, is for an initial appointment of one year, with the possibility of reappointment up to a maximum of eight years total. Reappointment is contingent upon performance, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean approval.
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| Basic Qualifications |
Candidates are required to have teaching experience in physics or a closely allied field.
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| Additional Qualifications |
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely allied field, or should be on track to complete the degree by the start of the appointment. Candidates should have superior organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and train teaching assistants. Experience setting up, managing and directing student laboratory sessions a plus. Experience in designing problem sets and laboratory exercises. Experience with fabrication of mechanical and electronic devices in a teaching environment.
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| Special Instructions |
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement directly to the Harvard academic positions site at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6758 Please ask three to five referees to submit their letter to your file at this site (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted). Review of applications will begin March 21, 2016, until the position is filled.
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| Contact Information |
Logan McCarty, Director of Physical Sciences Education, Harvard University, Science Center 108, 1 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA 02138.
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| Contact Email | mccarty@fas.harvard.edu |
| 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 5 |
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
