Practicum Supervisor Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

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

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager Responsibilities

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.

Curriculum Development

• 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.

Assessment, Assignments, Problem Sets

• 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.

Course Management and Coordination

• 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.

Teaching Staff Hiring, Training and Management

• 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.

Student Support

• 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.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

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.
• Strong doctoral record in inorganic or physical chemistry is preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory setting is also strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• 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.

Other Information

• 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.

Work Format Details

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.

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

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

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