Position ID: | Harvard -Department of Physics -PRECEPTOR2201 [#19932] |
Position Title: | |
Position Type: | Non tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States [map ] |
Subject Area: | Physics |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/11/15 11:59PM (posted 2021/10/05) |
Position Description: |
The Department of Physics at Harvard University seeks applications for a Preceptor in Physics. Working closely with faculty and staff in the Department of Physics, the preceptor will oversee all aspects of small-group instruction in the laboratory component of essential introductory and advanced physics courses, targeted to a wide range of students. Science preceptors supervise and train teaching fellows and play a leading role in the laboratory support team. They collaborate with faculty to develop innovative course materials including hands-on learning activities and independent student projects. The position, starting January 1, 2022, is for an initial appointment of one year, with the possibility of reappointment up to a maximum of eight years total. Reappointment is contingent upon performance, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean approval. Basic Qualifications: Candidates should have an advanced degree in physics or a closely allied field or should be on track to complete the degree by the start of the appointment. Candidates are required to have teaching experience in physics or a closely allied field. Additional Qualifications: Candidates should have excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and train teaching assistants. Experience setting up, managing, and directing student laboratory sessions is strongly preferred. To apply: Please submit the following materials directly to the Harvard Academic Positions site at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10702 : 1) a cover letter that includes a description of your philosophy on and past efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, 2) CV, and 3) teaching and advising statement. Please also ask 3 to 5 referees to submit their letter to your file at this site (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted). Review of applications will be on a rolling basis, ending November 15, 2021. Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. |
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