Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager

Job Summary

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

Supports the General Chemistry courses (LPS A and PS11) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Works closely with course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula, organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff, and report to the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

• Works with Course Head Instructor(s) to revise the course syllabus, schedule, learning objectives and reading assignments.
• Works with Director of Laboratory Instructional Programs to update labs and optimize experiments.
• Creates/updates section materials for use by teaching staff.
• Experiments with and implements new pedagogical approaches.

• Works with Course Head Instructor(s) to develop student assessments including in‑class assignments, problem sets, midterms and final exams.
• Creates practice exams and answer keys.
• Creates answer keys for problem sets and exams; contributes to grading rubrics.
• May provide instructional support and broader course development needs as required.

• Supervises the Head Administration TF to create, manage and update the course Canvas site with syllabus, assignments, assessments and other materials.
• Supervises the Head Lab TF to coordinate the lab component with Teaching Lab Staff: requests necessary lab materials, organizes lab run‑throughs and provides hands‑on help when needed.
• Answers student and teaching staff emails.

• Updates position descriptions, solicits applications and interviews candidates for TAs, TFs, CAs and Peer Study Leaders.
• Runs training sessions for TA/TF/CA and Peer Study Leaders; coordinates with the BOK Center for additional teaching training and feedback.
• Schedules, plans and runs weekly staff meetings with the Head Teaching Staff.
• Addresses and resolves teaching staff concerns, conflicts and performance issues.

• Hosts weekly office hours.
• Meets with students 1:1.
• Organizes and provides extra help to struggling students.
• Supervises the Head Administration TF to coordinate accommodation requests from the Disability Access Office.
• Engages in student‑facing work that involves sensitive information and requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• This position requires 5 days in office on campus; may include in‑person work during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

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

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

• Superior organizational, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong doctoral record in inorganic or physical chemistry is preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory setting is also strongly preferred.

• Appointment End Date:
  One‑year term, renewable yearly based on performance and curricular need.
• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week.
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not available.
• Pre‑Employment Screening:
  Identity, Education.

• Opportunity to deliver occasional class lectures as a guest lecturer and to instruct the teaching practicum for first‑year graduate students.
• Opportunity to attend conferences focused on education and pedagogy.

This position requires that all duties and responsibilities 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.

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