Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies

10-Apr-2024

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

65562BR

Position Description

The Department of Philosophy seeks an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (ADUS) to lead the department’s undergraduate program.  Reporting to the Department Chair on academic matters and the Department Administrator on administrative matters, the ADUS will play a pivotal role in student advising and continued development of the department’s teaching portfolio. The ADUS will work closely with the Department’s Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Concentration Advisor, to administer all aspects of the undergraduate program. More specifically, the ADUS will:

• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum planning and development.  Makes recommendations regarding needed changes to undergraduate program and ensures that changes are made in accordance with College policy.
• Serve as the primary academic adviser for undergraduate concentrators.
• Advise faculty on how to support students facing unusual challenges.
• Coordinate Teaching Fellow assignments to courses.
• Conduct the selection process for assigning graduate students as tutorial instructors.
• Direct the Honors Thesis programs for philosophy concentrators, including overseeing the assignment of thesis advisers and the thesis workshop.
• Envision, oversee, and develop events and initiatives related to the undergraduate program.
• Periodically advise an undergraduate honors thesis.
• Work with the Office of Institutional Research & Analytics to develop reports measuring program success.
• Liaise with the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Registrar’s Office, and other College offices as needed. 
• Teach two courses per year, to be determined in consultation with the Chair.

Basic Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required for teaching.
• Experience teaching and advising diverse students. 
• Previous administrative experience is a plus 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong commitment to continuous process improvement 
• Regular availability in the office required, with at least 3 days a week working on campus during the semester. There will be more flexibility for remote work during the school breaks. 

Physical Requirements

• Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time
• Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following with their application:

• Cover letter detailing experience with undergraduate advising 
• Resume
• Teaching Statement
• Sample syllabi

This position will require a minimum of 3 days on campus per week.

We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Faculty & Student Services

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

S0557P FSS Academic Affairs Oficr III

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

Arts and Humanities

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

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