Director, Educational Innovation & Scholarship

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University seeks a Director of Educational Development and Scholarship to lead educational training initiatives and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in the life sciences, at least 8 years of leadership experience in higher education, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position involves developing courses and overseeing curriculum innovation, making it an exciting opportunity to impact education in a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• At least 8 years of teaching and/or administrative leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated record of educational scholarship and publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational training initiatives for graduate students and postdoctoral curriculum fellows.
• Mentor trainees in teaching, instructional design, and career development.
• Develop and/or teach courses, workshops, and ‘nanocourses’.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience mentoring graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows

Evidence-based instructional design

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

PhD in the life sciences or related field

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Harvard University seeks a Director of Educational Development and Scholarship to lead educational training initiatives and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in the life sciences, at least 8 years of leadership experience in higher education, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position involves developing courses and overseeing curriculum innovation, making it an exciting opportunity to impact education in a vibrant academic community.