Edtech.com's Summary

Harvard University is hiring an Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Interdisciplinary Humanities. The role manages academic affairs for three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (History & Literature; Ethnicity, Migration, Rights; and Folklore & Mythology), including faculty support, curriculum management, and training. The director reports to the Assistant Dean for Arts & Humanities Education and oversees the academic advisers and undergraduate programming in each concentration.

Highlights

Lead and manage the academic advising staff in each concentration, including hiring, onboarding, training, workflow, and performance management.
Serve as the lead contact for faculty committees and chairs on curricular initiatives, degree requirements, and long-term planning for the interdisciplinary programs.
Support course development and teaching assignments, including course sequencing, scheduling, and grading processes, and train new instructors in the programs.
Set up and monitor sophomore, junior, and senior tutorials, assign advisers and readers for students' written work, and organize senior oral examinations.
Hold regular office hours to mentor and advise concentrators, and review, approve, and manage their requirement requests.
Organize undergraduate summer research opportunities with faculty and College funding offices, and communicate IRB requirements and training.
Establish and monitor administrative systems, lead process redesigns, and develop reports analyzing course development, teaching efforts, and student progress.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience and at least 7 years of relevant experience, plus a PhD in a related field required by the date of hire and experience in teaching and research.
Hold a dependent Lecturer appointment in one or more of the three committees, with a 35-hour work week and an in-person schedule that may include weekly evening events.

Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Interdisciplinary Humanities Full Description

Job Summary:

Manage and plan academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Arts & Humanities Education, the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies manages and plans academic affairs operations in the interdisciplinary humanities encompassing three academic units, including: the Committees on Degrees in History & Literature; Ethnicity, Migration, Rights; and Folklore & Mythology. The individual manages academic advisers in each concentration and oversees undergraduate programming.

Administrative team leadership

Responsible for effective academic staff management, including hiring, onboarding, training and development, workflow, and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment

Strategic partnership

Acts as lead contact for all aspects related to the interdisciplinary undergraduate programs under their purview, working with faculty committees and chairs on curricular initiatives, requirements, and long-term planning
Provides guidance and input on teaching assignments and course support, as well as non-instructional educational activities
Contributes to course development, which may include recommendation and implementation of course sequencing, scheduling, and grading processes
Acts as an advising resource for faculty and other academics regarding educational strategies and formats, training new instructors in the programs
Contributes to curriculum development, which may include developing new courses and assessing curricular offerings

Teaching and Advising

Sets up and monitors sophomore, junior, and senior tutorials in collaboration with academic staff in the concentrations, assigning advisers and readers for students’ written work, and organizing senior oral examinations
Hosts regular office hours for students, meeting regularly with concentrators for mentoring, advising, and general support
Reviews, approves, and manages all concentrator requirements/requests

Administrative Collaboration and Institutional Engagement

Organizes undergraduate summer research opportunities by working with faculty and other College funding offices; communicates IRB requirements and training
Establishes and monitors administrative systems and leads the implementation of process redesigns; updates various documents, guides, and websites, as needed
Develops specialized reports to analyze statistics pertaining to course development, teaching efforts, and student progress
Represents the concentrations in school-wide or University-wide meetings, as required; serves on committees based on experience and expertise; acts as a liaison to other departments and related units.
Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations

Working Conditions:

This is an in-person role, with limited capabilities for remote work during the academic term(s). There may be instances where additional time in the office might be required because of weekly evening events.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

PhD in a related field required by date of hire
Experience in teaching and research needed
A combination of education and experience will be considered

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Other Information:

There is an expectation that the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies will hold a dependent Lecturer appointment in the Committee on Degrees in Folklore & Mythology, the Committee on Degrees in History & Literature, and/or the Committee on Ethnicity, Migration, Rights to provide additional service and support to the teaching mission of the concentrations. Course assignments will be made in conjunction with the Chair of the Committee on Degrees where the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies holds a dependent Lectureship.

A resume, cover letter, writing sample, and teaching materials (including a teaching statement, representative course syllabi, and evidence of teaching effectiveness) are required for consideration. Please also provide contact information for three to five references who will provide letters of recommendation.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Let me find your next job.

Thanks - you're signed up.

Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Interdisciplinary Humanities

Edtech.com's Summary

Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Interdisciplinary Humanities Full Description

Associate Director/ Academic Support

Associate Program Director, Masters in Management, Student Prof. Development Lead, Questrom, MSMS Program

Senior Executive Assistant

Program Specialists

Associate Director for Course Support Services