Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Interdisciplinary Humanities

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

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Manage and plan academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Administrative team leadership
  • Responsible for effective academic staff management, including hiring, onboarding, training and development, workflow, and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
• Strategic partnership
  • Acts as lead contact for all aspects related to the interdisciplinary undergraduate programs under their purview, working with faculty committees and chairs on curricular initiatives, requirements, and long-term planning
  • Provides guidance and input on teaching assignments and course support, as well as non-instructional educational activities
  • Contributes to course development, which may include recommendation and implementation of course sequencing, scheduling, and grading processes
  • Acts as an advising resource for faculty and other academics regarding educational strategies and formats, training new instructors in the programs
  • Contributes to curriculum development, which may include developing new courses and assessing curricular offerings
• Teaching and Advising
  • Sets up and monitors sophomore, junior, and senior tutorials in collaboration with academic staff in the concentrations, assigning advisers and readers for students’ written work, and organizing senior oral examinations
  • Hosts regular office hours for students, meeting regularly with concentrators for mentoring, advising, and general support
  • Reviews, approves, and manages all concentrator requirements/requests
• Administrative Collaboration and Institutional Engagement
  • Organizes undergraduate summer research opportunities by working with faculty and other College funding offices; communicates IRB requirements and training
  • Establishes and monitors administrative systems and leads the implementation of process redesigns; updates various documents, guides, and websites, as needed
  • Develops specialized reports to analyze statistics pertaining to course development, teaching efforts, and student progress
  • Represents the concentrations in school-wide or University-wide meetings, as required; serves on committees based on experience and expertise; acts as a liaison to other departments and related units.
  • Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations

Working Conditions:

This is an in-person role, with limited capabilities for remote work during the academic term(s). There may be instances where additional time in the office might be required because of weekly evening events.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information:

  There is an expectation that the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies will hold a dependent Lecturer appointment in the Committee on Degrees in Folklore & Mythology, the Committee on Degrees in History & Literature, and/or the Committee on Ethnicity, Migration, Rights to provide additional service and support to the teaching mission of the concentrations. Course assignments will be made in conjunction with the Chair of the Committee on Degrees where the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies holds a dependent Lectureship.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.