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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Senior Lecturer and Director of Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Senior Lecturer and Director of Education
Job Number: 23426
Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
Department: Institute for Medical Eng. and Science
School Area: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Job Description
SENIOR LECTURER AND DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, Institute for Medical Engineering & Science (IMES) (https://imes.mit.edu/about) -Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) (https://hst.mit.edu/) , to lead HST educational programs based at MIT. Will oversee educational policies, curriculum development, and all aspects of academic affairs; advise/mentor HST Ph.D. students regarding all aspects of their academic experience; steward the HST program and drive educational initiatives; shape the future of the HST educational experience as a collaborative thought partner with its co-directors; develop an educational portfolio in topic areas to be shaped by the skills and interests of the candidate and program needs; coordinate training programs and associated training grants; oversee academic budgets; serve as IMES/HST UROP (https://urop.mit.edu/) coordinator; and perform other duties as assigned. A full job description is available here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qifqfzyv7zsoq2pqnhsqq/Senior-Lecturer-and-Director-of-Education.pdf?rlkey=30njyrlhcwuofuybq9l937tkw&dl=0) .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in an area related to responsibilities; practical experience in education, specifically with regard to curriculum design, implementation, and assessment; at least five years’ administrative or related experience, preferably in an academic environment; teaching experience and demonstrated interest in educational innovation; supervisory experience and proven ability to lead and mentor teams that include administrative staff; ability to build effective working relationships with all members of the academic community, including staff, faculty, students, and senior-level administrators/leaders; a successful track record leading a complex organization; excellent organizational, problem-solving, and written and spoken communication skills; experience managing multiple projects and simultaneous priorities, timelines, deliverables and finances; proven ability to explain and clarify complex policies/procedures; good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential issues; strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Zoom, and ability to quickly learn new systems (e.g., Canvas, FileMaker, and financial systems). PREFERRED: MIT experience or experience in higher education. Job #23426Must be able to work occasional (approximately four to six times per year) nights/weekends for events.11/9/23