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College Fellows

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area College Fellows Program
Position Description

To see a list of fields in which College Fellows will be hired, please visit http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~facaff/cfp/areas.html


The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University is pleased to announce that the College Fellows Program is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. This program is for exceptional scholars who have recently completed their doctoral work and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. College Fellows will teach within an area of specialization while given ample time to pursue their own research. The program will provide College Fellows with mentoring on both pedagogy and career development. College Fellows are full-fledged members of the Harvard Community.

College Fellowships are one-year positions with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. In 2012, they are expected to be on campus starting August 15. College Fellows will receive a salary of $50,300 plus benefits.

Applications and letters of reference must be received by March 15, 2012, unless otherwise noted on a specific posting. Please see the Areas of Specialization page for information on College Fellow positions with extended deadlines.

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree by the expected start date. The program is limited to applicants who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than 2008.

Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions

The following documents are required:

  • A cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position to which you are applying
  • A curriculum vitae
  • A research statement
  • A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, goals, methods, and prior experience
  • Teaching materials, including representative course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching awards and evaluations)
  • Applicable only for those candidates who have not yet received the Ph.D.: A letter from your advisor confirming that you will receive your Ph.D. by the expected start date


You will also be prompted to list which Area(s) of Specialization you are applying to.

Contact Information

Office for Faculty Affairs
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard University

Contact Email facaff@fas.harvard.edu