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School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Mathematics

Position Description

Harvard University's Department of Mathematics is looking for exceptional educators and education leaders with a proven track record in coordinating large introductory courses to join the department as a Senior Preceptor in Mathematics.

The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2025. It is a long-term position with an initial five-year appointment that is renewable afterward, contingent on performance, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean approval.

Basic Qualifications

The successful applicant should have a graduate degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field and a vision for mathematics' vital role in the sciences and social sciences.

Essential qualities include initiative, excellent pedagogical and mathematical judgment, and the ability to lead a team.

Additional Qualifications

We seek applicants with a sophisticated understanding of teaching and learning informed by the research literature.

We are particularly drawn to candidates who can:
* Effectively incorporate active learning techniques into their practice and mentor others to adopt active learning techniques successfully.
* Make significant contributions to the Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DIEB) initiatives within the mathematics community.
* Exhibit proficiency in managing administrative tasks and excel at leading teams.
* Demonstrate expertise in mentoring and professional development of fellow educators (graduate students, undergraduates, and junior faculty).

Special Instructions

All applications received by November 8, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Please submit the following materials through ARiES.

1. Cover letter, including a description of how your previous experiences will allow you to step up to the specific needs of the department outlined above.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information of 3-5 references (3 letters must be submitted to complete your application)
4. A teaching/advising statement describing your philosophy and practices as well as your approach to creating a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas. It should also include your approach to course coordination.
5. A sample lesson plan - on a calculus topic - that highlights how you teach for conceptual understanding, along with a description of the goals for each portion of the lesson and notes on how the lesson could be implemented by another instructor.
6. A teaching portfolio containing evidence of pedagogical excellence, including teaching reviews, and any contributions to the scholarship on teaching and learning. Please indicate which, if any, courses were taught remotely, whether partially or in full, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
7. A service statement describing your efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., your department, institution, and/or professional societies.

The health of our community is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Contact Information

Pam Brentana, Harvard University, Mathematics Department, 1 Oxford. St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email: pbrentan@math.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5

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