Associate Director, Instructional Support and Development
US$95,000 – US$110,000 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Aug 2026
BranchFactor Summary
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- Level
- 058
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$95,000 – US$110,000 / yr |
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Field of studyRelevant Field
Study levelMaster's
Study levelDoctorate
Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why join the Harvard Graduate School of Education?
The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.
Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu.
Job Description
Job Summary:
This position involves oversight and leadership in the areas of faculty development, capacity-building, outreach to serve the needs of the HGSE teaching community and ensure that HGSE’s support of excellence in teaching is preeminent in the field of education and across professional schools. This position is responsible for keeping HGSE on the leading edge of pedagogical strategies that serve the teaching and learning needs of students and faculty regardless of modality.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
The Associate Director, Instructional Support and Development:
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Partners with faculty to continuously improve teaching practice throughout the School, and with the Director, Instructional Support and Development, cultivate a portfolio of strong faculty relationships guided by the School’s priorities.
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Views teaching as intellectual work based on research principles and engages faculty in a wide variety of development opportunities including classroom observations, one-on-one consulting, workshops, and pedagogical projects.
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Brings an experienced teaching and faculty development perspective to discussions around community needs and implementation strategies.
More specifically, the Associate Director, Instructional Support and Development:
- Supports individual faculty members to improve teaching practice and best practices for syllabus development, equitable instructional practices, case-based teaching, diverse forms of deep and active learning, and authentic assessment of learning outcomes; supports the adoption and implementation of new instructional approaches and technologies by providing consultation on course design, design of assignments, exercises and simulations, classroom management strategies, etc.