Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager

Curriculum And Pedagogy Manager For General Chemistry Courses

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

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development:
• Works with the Course Head Instructor(s) to revise course syllabus, course schedule, learning objectives, and reading assignments;
• Works with Director of Laboratory Instructional Programs to update labs and optimize experiments
• Creates/updates section materials to be used by Teaching Staff;
• Experiments with and implements new pedagogical approaches.
• Assessment, Assignments, Problem Sets:
• Works with the Course Head Instructor(s) to develop students assessments including in-class assignments, problem sets, midterms, and final exams;
• Creates practice exams and practice exam answer keys;
• Creates answer keys for problem sets, and exams, contributes to grading rubrics;
• In addition to their primary course responsibilities, the CPM may occasionally provide instructional support and contribute to broader course development needs as required to ensure student success.
• Course Management and Coordination:
• Supervises the Head Administration TF in the work to create, manage and update course Canvas site: posts syllabus, assignments, assessments, other course materials;
• Supervises the Head Lab TF in the work to coordinate Lab component with Teaching Lab Staff: requests necessary lab materials, organizes lab run-throughs with teaching staff, provides hands-on help whenever needed;
• Answers student and teaching staff emails.
• Teaching Staff hiring, Training and Management:
• Updates position descriptions, solicits applications, and interviews candidates for Teaching Assistants (TAs), Teaching Fellows (TFs), Course Assistants (CAs), and Peer Study Leaders;
• Runs training sessions for TAs/TFs, CAs and Peer Study Leaders; coordinates with BOK Center for any additional teaching training and feedback;
• Together with Head Teaching Staff, schedules, plans, and runs weekly staff meetings;
• Addresses and resolves teaching staff concerns/conflicts/performance issues.
• Student Support:
• Hosts weekly office hours;
• Meets with students 1:1;
• Organizes and provides extra help to struggling students;
• Supervises the Head Administration TF in the work to coordinate the accommodation requests from the Disability Access Office;
• Responsibilities include engaging in student-facing work that involves sensitive information and requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in an office setting.
• This position requires 5 days, in office, on campus. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

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

Additional

Qualifications and Skills:

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

Other Information:

• This position creates and delivers occasional class lectures as a guest lecturer and will also have the opportunity to instruct in the teaching practicum for first year graduate students.
• This position has the opportunity to attend conferences focused on education and pedagogy.

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 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits:

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

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