Preceptor in Survey Research

Harvard University invites applications for the position of Preceptor in Survey Research beginning August 1, 2009. The person who fills this position will also have an administrative role as Assistant Director for the Program on Survey Research (PSR). These roles are both distinct and overlapping.

Both roles require pedagogical mentoring, advising on issues of survey design and implementation and coordinating resources in survey research; creating resources for questionnaire design, sampling and analysis; and developing, integrating and maintaining innovative survey training materials.

As preceptor, this person is expected to develop and teach courses in survey research, including Introduction to Survey Research and Survey Practicum (undergraduate and graduate level). S/he will work in collaboration with faculty to build infrastructure and support survey research courses across the Government Department.

As Assistant Director of PSR, this person will have significant administrative and management responsibilities. S/he will work with the faculty Director of PSR to define and implement the strategic direction of PSR; maintain regular communications with the PSR community through bulletins, website content and outreach efforts; and plan related events.

Applicants must have a strong background and experience in survey research, preferably including a Ph.D. in a relevant field, as well as sophistication about undergraduate teaching, learning, and curricular issues generally. Responsibility, initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work well on a team are required.

Please apply on-line at http://jfr.gov.harvard.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. The position is renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years, based on performance, enrollments, and curricular needs.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.