Embedded EthiCS Postdoc: Shape Ethics in CS & AI

Harvard University; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for Embedded EthiCS Postdoctoral Fellows to advance ethics education within the CS curriculum. Fellows will spend half time teaching ethics modules and half time on independent research, with potential for renewal for up to two additional years.

Responsibilities include developing modules, mentoring, advising senior theses, and engaging with ELSCE and related programs across Harvard and the Boston area.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or expected by June 30, 2027.
• Demonstrated ability to teach ethics modules in CS settings is preferred.
• Experience advising undergraduate theses or mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach short ethics modules for Embedded EthiCS program.
• Participate in a Teaching Lab to develop ethics modules.
• Coach less experienced Fellows or Teaching Assistants.
• Advise an undergraduate senior thesis related to fellows' areas of expertise.
• Engage in outreach activities with ELSCE and other Harvard programs.
• Liaise with groups developing computing ethics education globally.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Philosophy background

Ethics of AI

Education

PhD in Philosophy or related discipline

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for Embedded EthiCS Postdoctoral Fellows to advance ethics education within the CS curriculum. Fellows will spend half time teaching ethics modules and half time on independent research, with potential for renewal for up to two additional years.

Responsibilities include developing modules, mentoring, advising senior theses, and engaging with ELSCE and related programs across Harvard and the Boston area.