Harvard University-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cambridge, MA
Educational Services

The Lecturer on Social Studies at Harvard University is a teaching position within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specifically in the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses in social theory and junior seminars, contributing to the academic needs of the program, and advising students on their academic inquiries and senior thesis projects. The position is designed for candidates with a strong background in social sciences, history, or philosophy, and aims to equip students with critical analytical skills in understanding human actions in social contexts.

  • Teach Social Studies 10, a yearlong course on social theory, and Social Studies 98s, semester-long junior seminars.
  • Contribute to the academic needs of the program by attending faculty meetings and departmental events.
  • Advise students on their academic inquiries and senior thesis writing.
  • Provide support for senior thesis writers.
  • Doctorate in the Social Sciences, History, or Philosophy required by the time the appointment begins.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising undergraduate students is desirable.
  • Previous experience as instructor of record is preferred.
  • Research covering transnational approaches or global perspectives is particularly welcome.
  • Health and dental benefits for appointments at 0.75 FTE or higher.
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