Associate Director of Instructional Physics Labs
Harvard University
- Cambridge, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- PhD in science or related field, preferred.
- Experience in teaching laboratory courses, preferred.
- Experience in higher education, preferred.
- Excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication, administrative, organizational, financial and supervisory skills essential.
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in teaching with several years of undergraduate teaching experience, especially in electronics laboratory courses.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers is desirable.
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience
- 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
- Work is performed in an office and teaching lab setting.
- There is an expectation that the employee be able to work in-person in Cambridge, MA 5 days per week. This position may offer limited work flexibility during specific times of the year.
- Non-standard work hours may be required based on when lab courses are scheduled.
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.