Asst Dir Grad Studies, CSE

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or another field of science or engineering.

• Required application documents include a cover letter and CV/resume.

Additional Information

• The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.

• This position is based on our Allston, MA campus and requires an in-person on-campus presence. A hybrid/flexible work schedule may be explored with the hiring manager during the interview process.

• To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and a resume/cv.

• The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

• Serve as the primary academic advisor for graduate students in the master's degree program in CSE. Advise students about courses and other related matters.

• Share responsibility for advising PhD students in the CSE Secondary Field program about courses and other matters related to the secondary field.

• Teach or co- teach up to two graduate-level courses as assigned annually.

• Assist with curriculum and course development, course planning, and new pedagogical methods.

• Work with the faculty committees in the continuing assessment and improvement of the curriculum in order to stay abreast of the latest developments in computer science and engineering.

• Help students in the CSE program find thesis advisors and provide oversight of second year CSE students as they complete their thesis research.

• Serve as an intellectual mentor and advisor to students in their development of independent study projects and theses.

• Work with the Director for Master's Education to coordinate the reading of applications to the CSE master's program; serve as one of the readers during the first round of application review.

• Advise students who express interest in applying to the CSE master's program.

• Contribute to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts for staff, faculty and students in the CSE master's degree program.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Graduate Studies (AGDS) in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) is an exciting opportunity for applicants seeking the chance to support and advise master's students pursuing a degree in Computational Science & Engineering, while also using their domain expertise to contribute to the academic efforts of the program faculty.

The position has several key responsibilities, including: advising students in the CSE master's program; playing an integral role in the master's program admission process; and working with faculty to regularly assess and update the master's program curriculum. This position also includes a non-paid dependent lectureship, through which the ADGS can contribute to teaching within the master's program.

Note: A Ph.D. is required for this position. See additional information below.