Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager for General Chemistry courses. This role involves planning academic operations, developing curricula, and managing teaching staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a strong background in chemistry, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. The position is full-time, in-office, with opportunities for professional development and is committed to a diverse and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience teaching/mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong doctoral record in inorganic or physical chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement academic affairs operations including faculty support and curriculum management.
• Manage curriculum and develop innovative course materials.
• Oversee hiring, training, and management of teaching staff.
• Provide student support through office hours and individual meetings.
• Hire, train, and supervise TAs/TFs and coordinate weekly staff meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of inorganic or physical chemistry

Teaching/mentoring experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

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 Summary

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

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager (CPM) for General Chemistry courses plays an essential role supporting the General Chemistry courses (LPS A and PS11) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), which are large and logistically complex introductory and foundational courses primarily taken by first-years and sophomores. The position works closely with the faculty course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula and course materials, and to organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff. The Curriculum and Course Manager will report to CCB’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies and work collegially with the rest of the undergraduate teaching staff.

Curriculum Development

• WorkswiththeCourseHeadInstructor(s)torevisecoursesyllabus,courseschedule, learningobjectives, and readingassignments;
• WorkswithDirectorofLaboratoryInstructionalProgramstoupdatelabsandoptimizeexperiments
• Creates/updatessectionmaterialstobeusedbyTeachingStaff;
• Experiments with and implements new pedagogical approaches.

Assessment, Assignments, Problem Sets

• WorkswiththeCourseHeadInstructor(s)todevelopstudentsassessmentsincludingin-class assignments, problem sets, midterms, and finalexams;
• Creates practiceexamsand practice exam answer keys;
• Creates answer keys for problem sets, and exams, contributes to grading rubrics;
• Inaddition to their primary course responsibilities,theCPMmay occasionallyprovideinstructional support and contribute to broader course development needs asrequiredto ensure student success.

Course Management and Coordination

• SupervisestheHeadAdministrationTFintheworktocreate,manageandupdatecourse Canvas site: posts syllabus, assignments, assessments, other coursematerials;
• SupervisestheHeadLabTFintheworktocoordinateLabcomponentwithTeachingLab Staff: requests necessary lab materials, organizes lab run-throughs with teaching staff, provides hands-on help wheneverneeded;
• Answersstudentandteachingstaffemails.

Teaching Staff Hiring, Training and Management

• Updatespositiondescriptions,solicitsapplications,andinterviewscandidatesforTeaching Assistants (TAs), Teaching Fellows (TFs), CourseAssistants (CAs), and Peer StudyLeaders;
• RunstrainingsessionsforTAs/TFs,CAsandPeerStudyLeaders;coordinateswithBOK Center for anyadditionalteaching training andfeedback;
• TogetherwithHeadTeachingStaff,schedules,plans,andrunsweeklystaffmeetings;
• Addressesandresolvesteachingstaffconcerns/conflicts/performanceissues.

Student Support

• Hostsweeklyofficehours;
• Meets with students1:1;
• Organizes and provides extra help to strugglingstudents;
• Supervises the Head Administration TF in the work to coordinate the accommodation requests from the Disability Access Office;
• Responsibilities include engaging in student-facing work that involves sensitive information and requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• This position requires 5 days, in office, on campus. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods oftime.
• Lifting (approximately 20to 30 pounds), bending, and other physicalexertion.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Superiororganizational,written,andinterpersonalcommunicationskills.
• Astrongdoctoralrecord ininorganic or physical chemistry is preferred.
• Experience teaching/mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory setting is also strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date: This is a one-year term position, renewable on a yearly basis contingent upon performance and curricular need.
• 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

• This position createsanddeliversoccasionalclasslecturesasaguestlecturer and will alsohavethe opportunity toinstruct in the teaching practicum for first year graduate students.
• This position has the opportunityto attend conferences focused on education andpedagogy.

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 057. 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 to 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.