Lecturer/Preceptor in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

TITLE: Lecturer/Preceptor in Environmental Sciences and Engineering

SCHOOL: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

DEPARTMENT/AREA: Environmental Sciences and Engineering

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for the positions of Lecturer and/or Preceptor in Environmental Science and Engineering, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012. The appointments are made on an annual (twelve-month), academic basis, renewable for up to three years, depending on continuing curricular need and performance.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is embarking on a broad initiative within the area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. A principal goal is to expand and strengthen undergraduate and graduate education in environmental disciplines. Highlighted areas include but are not limited to: environmental chemistry, hydrology, environmental and energy technologies, natural hazards, glaciology, and climate science.

Typical responsibilities for the Lecturer position include teaching two half-courses, as well as advising and research activities, as appropriate. Preceptors will be expected to assist principal course instructors with course design, management and administration, but will not teach courses. A willingness to participate in an expanding ESE undergraduate and graduate curricula and in the associated programs of research and design is a plus for both positions.

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for the Lecturer position are required to have a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree by the expected start date.

 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :A Ph.D. is preferred for candidates for the Preceptor position.

 Special Instructions Required documents include a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for five references, and a summary of prior teaching or tutoring experience including, for each course, its name, school, description, syllabus (if available), and website (if available). Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

 CONTACT INFORMATION: Jill U. Larson, Area Administrator

 Contact Email jlarson@seas.harvard.edu

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3919