Assistant Director of MEDscienceTECH​/Lead Teacher

Assistant Director of MED science

TECH / Lead Teacher

Description

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School/Unit Harvard Medical School

Department MED Science

Job Function General Administration

Location Boston

Job Type Full-time

Salary Grade 057

FLSA Status Exempt

Union 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Term Appointment No

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 Harvard Medical School?

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You'll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

About the Department:

HMS MED science's mission is to inspire and empower a rising generation of STEM leaders. Our program immerses students in realistic and dynamic simulated medical emergencies that transform the way that students approach and solve problems. Our vision is that all students, regardless of background, education, or zip code, should have equal opportunities in education and the sciences. HMS MED science engages over 4,000 high school students (including nearly 1,200 Boston Public School students) through school-year and summer programs.

HMS MED science seeks a skilled and experienced computer scientist, dynamic educator and communicator, and entrepreneurial program builder to lead the MED science

TECH Program. This position will be responsible for MED science

TECH program growth, including developing new curriculum, developing and implementing a marketing and outreach plan to cultivate partnerships, and representing HMS MED science with schools, community partners, and in the Massachusetts' medtech and life sciences' ecosystems.

The Assistant Director of MED science

TECH reports to the Director of HMS MED science and serves on the organization's partnership management team, collaborating with the leadership team to ensure alignment and drive strategic partnership goals. MED science

TECH is a growing, early-stage program that is in need of someone with a deep understanding of the broader biomedical engineering education and career development landscape as well as the ability to think creatively and structure collaborations that advance shared priorities. This role also includes curriculum development requiring subject matter expertise in computer science, biomedical engineering, and life sciences.

This person will also serve as a lead teacher for HMS MED science's flagship clinical program. In this capacity, they will develop and implement scope and sequence for semester-long partnerships with schools, based on shared priorities. They will deliver MED science's clinical curriculum and make adjustments tailored to the priorities of schools and experience-level of students, while also leading and mentoring less experienced teachers.

• Teach 3-4 sessions each day (75 minutes per session).
• Assist in set-up of simulation and robotics equipment, including lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.

Additional

Qualifications and Skills:

• Advanced science degree strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching, preferably in an urban high school setting. Leadership experience in a K-12 STEM education setting, preferably serving diverse populations. Proficiency in Python.
• Experience developing science curriculum for high school students, with hands-on emphasis and alignment to 21st century STEM careers.
• Strong public speaking, creative writing, and curriculum development skills with ability to tailor content for…