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Harvard University Professor of the Practice in Innovation in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Title Professor of the Practice in Innovation

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Position Description

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) seeks applications for a part-time Professor of the Practice (PoP) in Innovation, with the possibility of a full-time position with half-time teaching duties (as a Professor of the Practice in Innovation) and half-time administrative or research duties, dependent on the candidate’s qualifications. Endowed through a generous gift from Jorge Paulo Lemann (‘61), the Professor of the Practice in Innovation is a five-year renewable appointment with an expected start date of July 1, 2024.

The ideal candidate will have extensive practical experience in innovation and entrepreneurship as related to science and technology and will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and record of teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The PoP in Innovation will be expected to leverage and expand on current activities in innovation and entrepreneurship at SEAS and in collaboration with other schools such as the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Candidates should have a strong track record in the practice of innovation and entrepreneurship and should be able to demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Basic Qualifications

A PhD in science or engineering is not required but is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Required application documents include

  • cover letter

  • curriculum vitae

  • teaching/advising statement that describes the candidate’s philosophy and practices related to undergraduate teaching and advising

  • statement of professional activities or research statement

  • (optional) summary of related teaching experience or representative publications

  • statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas

Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. SEAS values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Contact Information

Douglas Woodhouse

Contact Email douglas_woodhouse@harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

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