[Jpjobs] Harvard Dept. of Earth & Planetary Sciences - Preceptor position

[Julia Westwater]

*Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences *
*Harvard University *
*Preceptor in Earth and Planetary Sciences *

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Harvard seeks 
applications for the position of Preceptor. The Preceptor will assist 
broadly with curricular activities, notably working with faculty to 
organize and implement lab and section content across the spectrum of 
earth sciences; teaching and guiding undergraduate thesis writers 
through the senior thesis writing process; identifying and training 
teaching fellows and teaching assistants (TFs and TAs); organizing and 
supporting instructional field activities/trips; reviewing lab equipment 
needs and overseeing purchasing and maintenance of core laboratory 
equipment; serving as the liaison with Research Computing and HUIT to 
ensure that the instructional computing facilities are properly 
maintained and providing the proper support for the department’s classes 
and educational needs; providing support for course web sites (Canvas) 
and other computer and media support; and preparing laboratory 
assignments, manuals, and other handouts. Working closely with EPS 
faculty, he or she will act as primary liaison between instructional 
staff and the teaching laboratories, as well as with the Bok Center for 
Teaching and Learning, to provide training for TFs and TAs. Preceptors 
also have occasional opportunities to teach labs and sections for EPS 
courses and may serve as the lead instructor for courses offered through 
the Harvard Extension School and Harvard Summer School, depending on 
qualifications. The duties of the Preceptor are carried out in close 
collaboration with faculty, graduate teaching fellows, and the academic 
administrator.

Applicants must have a strong science background in a geoscience or 
related discipline; some experience with educational field work or 
willingness to gain such experience also is preferred. A graduate degree 
is required (Ph.D. preferred) along with evidence of successful prior 
teaching and administrative experience. Superior organizational and 
interpersonal skills, responsibility, initiative, and judgment, plus the 
ability to work well on a team, are the desired qualities for the 
successful candidate.

Commitment to undergraduate education is a fundamental ethos within the 
EPS program at Harvard, and the candidate would be expected to share a 
similar pedagogical enthusiasm and demonstrate excellence in 
instructional communication. The EPS department values diversity, 
inclusion, and belonging of all students, faculty, and staff, and the 
preceptor is expected to share and promote these values through 
inclusive and accessible teaching and mentoring practices.  Salary will 
be highly competitive and commensurate with experience. The position is 
renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years, contingent upon 
performance and curricular needs.  Candidates should submit an 
application form with supporting material electronically through 
https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10225 
<https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10225>. The supporting 
material for an application must contain the following:

* A cover letter that discusses how this position would fit into the 
applicant’s career trajectory.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* A statement of teaching experiences and philosophy.
* Names and contact information of three references. At least one letter 
must discuss the applicant's experience with teaching, administration 
skills, and other educational work.  (Three letters of recommendation 
are required, and the application is complete only when all three 
letters have been submitted.)

Review of applications will begin on May 10, 2021; preferences will be 
given to applications received by this date. For questions about the 
position or application procedure, contact Campbell Halligan (Academic 
Programs Manager, campbellhalligan at fas.harvard.edu 
<mailto:campbellhalligan at fas.harvard.edu>, 617-384-9760) or Emily Bowman 
(Academic Coordinator, ebowman at fas.harvard.edu 
<mailto:ebowman at fas.harvard.edu>, 617- 496-8436).

Harvard is 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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*Emily Bowman *(she/her/hers)**| Academic Coordinator
*Harvard University* | Earth and Planetary Sciences
20 Oxford Street | Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617.496.8436 | _ebowman at fas.harvard.edu 
<mailto:ebowman at fas.harvard.edu>_

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