Lecturer in Human Evolutionary Biology

The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology seeks applications for one full-time or two half-time lecturers for the 2021-2022 academic year. The appointment is an annual (twelve-month) academic appointment with an expected start date of July 1, 2021. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance, position availability, curricular need, and divisional dean authorization. The successful applicant will be hired as a Lecturer in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology.

We invite applications from individuals with broad experience and expertise in human evolutionary biology.

Typical responsibilities include:
• Teaching or co-teaching one or two undergraduate courses per term
• Participate in curricular planning discussions with other faculty and staff as it applies to human evolutionary biology education and courses
• Training and assisting students in the use of specialized equipment in the lab for their research, ensuring general lab safety, and managing research activities
• Hold office hours and work one-on-one with undergraduate students
Keywords:*
faculty, instructor, lecturer
Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England
[Fields: human evolutionary biology, human evolution, human anatomy and psychology, human behavior

Doctorate in human evolutionary biology or related discipline required by the appointment start date.

Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desired.

This position is scheduled to begin July 1, 2021, with possibility of renewal up to eight years. Interested candidates should apply by May 14, 2021. Review of applications will begin soon after. Harvard University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
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)
• Three letters of recommendation (unless otherwise specified on an individual posting)
• 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
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.