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Lecturer in Innovation and Design


TitleLecturer in Innovation and Design
SchoolHarvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area
Position Description
The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for the position of Lecturer in Innovation and Design, with an expected start date of July 1, 2013. The position is an annual (twelve-month), academic appointment, renewable for up to three years, depending on continuing curricular need and performance.
We invite applications from individuals working at the frontiers of organizational and educational behavior in the areas of product, service and experience design, engineering design, human-centered design, need-finding, creative problem solving, diverse design processes, and innovation.
The position is especially suited for someone with an applied research background whose work focuses on the study of practical ways that innovative activity can be better supported in both organizational and educational contexts. We are particularly interested in scholars with a highly integrated approach to teaching, research and professional preparation for our students beyond the classroom. The role additionally entails ongoing entrepreneurial and design advising to students developing their ideas beyond the classroom. An ideal candidate would also contribute to original research on the management and social aspects of engineering design and innovation, and be astute at integrating this applied research back into the classroom. The position will frequently involve cross-disciplinary project work within the University, largely focused on improving teaching and learning in relevant areas, and candidates would be expected to show interest and aptitude for multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and often multi-organizational collaborations.
Typical Responsibilities:
• Advise and mentor students
in the areas of innovation and design
• Teach/co-teach courses in design
• Work with students on innovation projects
• Hold office hours and work one-on-one with undergraduate students.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or the equivalent degree.
Additional Qualifications
In addition, we seek candidates with demonstrated evidence of strong applied research capabilities, considerable experience creating and teaching novel experiential courses in this area, and proven commitment to teaching multi-disciplinary courses with undergraduate and graduate students.
Special Instructions
Required documents include a cover letter, c.v., a one-page statement of teaching interests, 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 May 15, 2013. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Ms. Tristen Dixey, Area Administrator
Computer Science & Electrical Engineering
Contact Emailtristen@seas.harvard.edu

Supplemental Questions

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
    Optional Documents

    https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4761