Assistant Professor in Fluid Mechanics

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for positions at the level of tenure-track assistant professor in the field of fluid mechanics, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012. The ideal candidates will have high expertise in fluid mechanics and will also have a demonstrated commitment to significant and innovative applications in engineering and applied sciences.

Candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree, or to be able to certify that they will receive the degree within one year of the expected start date. In addition, we seek candidates who have the ability to develop a leading research program and enthusiasm for teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in engineering and applied sciences. Successful candidates will work with SEAS faculty to develop a curriculum for our ABET-accredited engineering program.

Harvard University is committed to increasing its investment in engineering, as exemplified by the recent creation of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, construction of new teaching and research facilities and recruitment of new faculty members. SEAS benefits from outstanding undergraduate and graduate students and a collaborative research environment without departmental boundaries.

Applicants will apply on-line at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3820.  Required documents include a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research plans, copies of three publications, and names and contact information for at least three references.

We encourage applications before 15 January 2012, but will continue to review new applications until the positions are filled. 

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Tenure-Track Position in Experimental Applied Physics

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for positions at the level of tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Experimental Applied Physics with an emphasis on applications of new materials, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to significant and innovative applications in engineering and applied sciences.

Candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree, or to be able to certify that they will receive the degree within one year of the expected start date.  In addition, we seek candidates who have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and graduate training.

Harvard University is committed to increasing its investment in engineering, as exemplified by the recent creation of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, construction of new teaching and research facilities and recruitment of new faculty members.  SEAS benefits from outstanding undergraduate and graduate students and a collaborative research environment without departmental boundaries.

Applicants will apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3840.  Required documents include a CV, a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching interests, copies of up to three representative papers, and names and contact information for at least three references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by January 15, 2012.  However, applications will continue to be accepted until January 30, 2012. 

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.  Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Faculty Positions in Environmental Science and Engineering

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for positions at the tenure-track or tenured level in the field of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University is embarking on a broad initiative within the area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Our goal is to expand and strengthen undergraduate and graduate education and research on problems that affect the environment, on scales from local to global and spanning basic and applied sciences and engineering. Highlighted topics include but are not limited to: environmental and energy science, technology, air and water quality, hydrology, natural hazard mitigation, atmospheric science, oceanography, glaciology, and climate science. A key aspect of our strategy in the development of teaching and research initiatives at Harvard has been the close relationship between SEAS and the other science departments at the University such as physics, chemistry and chemical biology, earth and planetary sciences, organismic and evolutionary biology, etc. 

Candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree, or to be able to certify that they will receive the degree within one year of the expected start date.  In addition, we are seeking candidates of exceptional scientific and/or engineering talent who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and experimental, observational, theoretical, or computational research in one or more of these areas and who would be eager to participate in an expanding ESE undergraduate curriculum.

Applicants will apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3858.  Required documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of up to three representative papers, a research statement, a teaching statement, and names and contact information for at least three references. We encourage candidates to apply by January 31, 2012, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. 

Harvard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Preceptor in Applied Physics

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for the position of Preceptor in Applied Physics, with a preferred start date of February 1, 2012.  The Preceptor will be primarily responsible for the coordination and support of a new course, AP50: Physics as a foundation for Science and Engineering, to be offered beginning in the Fall of 2012. The initial position is for an eighteen-month, academic appointment, renewable for up to five or more years, depending on continuing curricular need and performance. Involvement with other SEAS courses may evolve after a year or so, as AP50 becomes well established.

Responsibilities include:
• Course design: Work with (and report to) the faculty members who are the principal course instructors to define the learning goals for the course, design projects, prepare course activities and materials, and devise an assessment strategy.
• Course management: Assist with teaching as necessary; hire, train and supervise teaching assistants, including leading TF meetings; and hold office hours for students.
• Course administration: Maintain course grade and attendance records, including contacting resident deans and the registrar’s office as needed; supervise website development and maintenance and act as a liaison to the Academic Technology Group; and coordinate with visiting lecturers, including managing their itineraries during campus visits.

An advanced degree in physics, engineering, or a related field is required; Ph.D. preferred. Expertise in science education research, and experience in project-based learning and course design strongly desired. Superior organizational, written and interpersonal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to lead and train teaching fellows and to manage relationships undergraduate students.

Applicants will apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3862.  Required documents include a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, and names and contact information for at least three references. Priority will be given to applications submitted by January 15, 2012, but they will be accepted until the position is filled.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Lecturer/Preceptor Positions in Environmental Science and Engineering

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.

Candidates for the Lecturer position are required to have a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree by the expected start date.  A Ph.D. is preferred for candidates for the Preceptor position. 

Applicants will apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3918.  Required documents include a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for at least three 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.

Preceptor in Design-based Instruction

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applications for the position of Preceptor in Design-based Instruction in mechanical engineering for the 2012-13 academic year, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012.  This position has an initial appointment period of three years, and is then renewable annually for up to five additional years.

Candidates should have proven design experience in mechanical engineering, such as machine design, materials, robotics, embedded systems, etc., and be able to demonstrate practical, hands-on experience building prototypes for real-world/industry applications. This position requires a strong passion for and commitment to working closely with students. Candidates must possess the ability to advise students to: interact with customers to clearly identify design opportunities; develop creative solution concepts; use analysis and experiments to guide design decisions; make multi-dimensional design tradeoffs; and create detailed solid models and working prototypes. Candidates should be excited to work with students in one-on-one settings, be occasionally available on nights and weekends, and possess the ability to motivate students and convey excitement in the art of design.

The responsibilities of the position include: teach or co-teach at least one course per semester; develop the design engineering component of the SEAS curriculum in conjunction with faculty and staff; coordinate course administration, including TA/TF recruitment and supervision, course website maintenance, scheduling, facilities readiness, software availability, etc.; advise and work closely with students on design projects within the curriculum, including senior capstone projects; and advise students on extra-curricular activities and design projects.

An advanced degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred but not required, depending on an individual’s background and experience. Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a state professional engineers license is desirable.
Applicants will apply on-line at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3945.  Required documents include a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for at least three references, and a teaching and/or design portfolio. Priority will be given to those submitted by March 1st, but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Senior Preceptor in Design-based Instruction

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applications for the position of Senior Preceptor in Design-based Instruction in mechanical engineering for the 2012-13 academic year, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012. This position has an initial appointment period of five years.

Candidates should have proven design experience in mechanical engineering, such as machine design, materials, robotics, embedded systems, etc., and be able to demonstrate practical, hands-on experience building prototypes for real-world/industry applications. This position requires a strong passion for and commitment to working closely with students. Candidates must possess the ability to advise students to: interact with customers to clearly identify design opportunities; develop creative solution concepts; use analysis and experiments to guide design decisions; make multi-dimensional design tradeoffs; and create detailed solid models and working prototypes. Candidates should be excited to work with students in one-on-one settings, be occasionally available on nights and weekends, and possess the ability to motivate students and convey excitement in the art of design.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and planning: teach or co-teach at least one course per semester, serving as the principal instructor of one of these courses; TA/TF recruitment and supervision of teaching staff, including TAs/TFs and preceptors; course website maintenance, scheduling, facilities readiness, software availability, etc.; advise and work closely with students on design projects within the curriculum, including senior capstone projects; and advise students on extra-curricular activities and design projects.
• Curriculum development: develop the design engineering component of the SEAS curriculum in conjunction with faculty and staff; develop and manage related budgets and administrative planning; assist faculty and senior administrators with strategic planning for program development; develop relationships with external partners to attract real-world design projects that translates to design-engineering opportunities for SEAS students; and help to link individual students to design-related projects in faculty laboratories.

An advanced degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred but not required, depending on an individual’s background and experience. Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a state professional engineers license is desirable.

Applicants will apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3947.  Required documents include a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for at least three references, and a teaching and/or design portfolio. Priority will be given to those submitted by March 1st, but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Preceptor for Applied Mathematics

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for the position of Preceptor in Applied Mathematics, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012.  The Preceptor will be primarily responsible for teaching the equivalent of one course per semester, and participating actively in advising undergraduate Applied Mathematics concentrators.  The position is an annual (twelve-month) academic appointment, renewable for up to three years, depending on continuing curricular and advising need, as well as performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Course design and instruction: Teach or co-teach one course per semester.  Work with faculty members to define the learning goals for the courses, prepare and document course materials, and train teaching assistants.

• Academic advising: Serve as a primary undergraduate academic advisor for Applied Math concentrators.  Responsibilities include meeting regularly with advisees and organizing activities to build and enhance the Applied Mathematics undergraduate community.

A Ph.D. in applied mathematics, mathematics, economics, or a scientific or engineering field is required.  Superior organizational, written and interpersonal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to lead and train teaching assistants, and manage relationships with undergraduate students.

Applicants will apply on-line at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4084.  Required documents include a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for at least three letters of reference, and a teaching statement.

Priority will be given to those submitted by April 30, 2012, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.