Director of Faculty Instruction & Development

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking an Associate Director of Instructional Support and Development. This role leads faculty development, outreach to teaching communities, and innovative instructional strategies that advance HGSE’s mission.

The position oversees teaching excellence, mentors instructors and teaching fellows, and collaborates across departments to shape impactful programs and resources for faculty and learners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Five+ years in instruction or faculty development in higher education.
• Teaching experience.
• Finalists must participate in an on-campus simulated instructional consultation.
• Cover letter and resume submitted as a single PDF.

Responsibilities

• Partners with faculty to improve teaching practice across the School.
• Engages faculty in development opportunities including observations and workshops.
• Contributes teaching and faculty development perspective to strategy.
• Supports faculty with syllabus development and equitable instruction.
• Assists course improvements based on observed practice and feedback.
• Develops professional learning experiences for HGSE faculty.
• Mentors new instructors and coordinates the New Faculty Teaching Institute.
• Leads Teaching Fellows programming and resources.
• Showcases innovation in teaching through outreach channels.
• Creates web and print resources for HGSE instructors.
• Shapes the ISD portfolio by prioritizing new requests.
• Advises on teaching and mentoring skills with Faculty Affairs.
• Keeps abreast of pedagogy developments to inform programs.
• Collaborates on strategic university projects and teaching initiatives.
• Provides leadership on complex projects and stakeholder communication.
• Manages temporary and term staff in ISD.
• Mentors doctoral and graduate fellows.
• Leads and participates in other academic projects as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Faculty development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Ed.D/Ph.D. (desired but not required)

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking an Associate Director of Instructional Support and Development. This role leads faculty development, outreach to teaching communities, and innovative instructional strategies that advance HGSE’s mission.

The position oversees teaching excellence, mentors instructors and teaching fellows, and collaborates across departments to shape impactful programs and resources for faculty and learners.