Harvard University
Higher Education
CurriculumandPedagogyManager
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“Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager at Harvard University. Skills: Curriculum development, Pedagogy, Course management, Teaching staff supervision. Plan academic affairs operations. Implement academic affairs operations”
Industry & Context.
5 days in office, Sitting using near vision, Computer use extended periods, Lifting 20 to 30 pounds, Bending, Physical exertion
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
Nice to Have
Doctoral record in inorganic or physical chemistry, Experience teaching/mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory setting
What You'll Do.
Plan academic affairs operations
Implement academic affairs operations
Support General Chemistry courses
Develop innovative curricula
Develop course materials
Organize teaching staff
Manage teaching staff
Revise course syllabus
Revise course schedule
Revise learning objectives
Create section materials
Implement new pedagogical approaches
Develop student assessments
Create practice exams
Create practice exam answers
Contribute to grading
Provide instructional support
Manage course Canvas site
Coordinate Lab component
Request lab materials
Organize lab run-throughs
Answer student emails
Answer teaching staff emails
Update position descriptions
Solicit TA applications
Interview TA candidates
Run training sessions for TAs
Run training sessions for TFs
Run training sessions for CAs
Run training sessions for Peer Study
Schedule weekly staff meetings
Plan weekly staff meetings
Run weekly staff meetings
Address teaching staff concerns
Resolve teaching staff conflicts
Resolve teaching staff performance issues
Host weekly office hours
Meet with students 1:1
Provide extra help to struggling students
Coordinate accommodation requests
Engage in student-facing work
Maintain confidentiality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with faculty course heads; Work with Director of Undergraduate Studies; Work with Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies; Work with undergraduate teaching staff; Work with Director of Laboratory Instructional Programs; Work with Teaching Lab Staff; Work with Head Teaching Staff; Work with Disability Access
Communication Scope
Written communication; Interpersonal communication
Full Job 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 S
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