Associate Director, Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies to lead academic affairs operations, oversee faculty support, curriculum management, and training. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary programs, chairs, and committees to drive curricular initiatives and long-term planning.

It also includes teaching supervision and student advising components. The position emphasizes academic leadership, program development, and coordination across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• PhD in a related field required by date of hire.
• Experience in teaching and research needed.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training.
• Lead administrative team leadership with inclusive and innovative work environment.
• Act as lead contact for interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, working with faculty committees and chairs on curricular initiatives and long-term planning.
• Provide guidance on teaching assignments and course support; input on non-instructional educational activities.
• Contribute to course development, sequencing, scheduling, and grading processes.
• Advise faculty and academics on educational strategies and formats; train new instructors.
• Contribute to curriculum development including new courses and assessing offerings.
• Set up and monitor tutorials in collaboration with academic staff; assign advisers and readers for student work.
• Host office hours; mentor concentrators; review and manage concentrator requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PhD in related field

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies to lead academic affairs operations, oversee faculty support, curriculum management, and training. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary programs, chairs, and committees to drive curricular initiatives and long-term planning.

It also includes teaching supervision and student advising components. The position emphasizes academic leadership, program development, and coordination across