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Harvard University Instructor in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Instructor
School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Department/Area Epidemiology
Position Description
The Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health studies the frequency, distribution, and determinants of disease in humans, a fundamental science of public health. In addition to pursuing ground-breaking global research initiatives, we educate and prepare future medical leaders and practitioners as part of our mission to ignite positive changes in the quality of health across the world.
The instructor title is reserved for individuals who make substantial contributions to the school’s teaching programs and who do not already hold an academic appointment that would allow them to teach at the school. The instructor will lead the Spring 2025 course on ‘Research Synthesis & Meta-analysis’ ( EPI 233).
Please note the instructor position is an annual academic appointment, which is reviewed and reappointed on an annual basis. Reappointments are based on course enrollment and department needs. The instructor title is a non-tenure track position and ineligible for conversion to the tenure ladder. Compensation is based on a flat rate of $10,000 at the end of the teaching semester.
Additional responsibilities will include:
Review current curriculum and make adjustments as needed
Review and update homework, quizzes, exams, and course content for Spring 2025 course
Review and hire Teaching Fellow team
Lead lectures during the Spring term
Grading of all assignments with teaching fellow team
Provide weekly office hours
Meet with department leadership as issues or questions arise
Respond to student emails in timely manner
Complete all grading by HSPH Deadlines
Basic Qualifications
Education Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Epidemiology, biostatistics, or related health fields
Experience Requirements
1-3 years of teaching experience at the graduate level
Additional Qualifications
Preferred Experience and Skills Requirements
Managerial experience
Additional Information: Per university payroll tax guidelines all applicants must reside in an acceptable payroll states or be willing to relocate to: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland, Vermont or New York.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
For additional questions about the position, please contact Eric DiGiovanni, Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Contact Email edigiova@hsph.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring processes. Women and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 2
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