The Teaching and Learning Lab (TLL), is a mission-driven organization that prioritizes a diverse, inclusive culture and work/life balance. The TLL supports faculty members at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) as they create residential and online learning experiences using a variety of pedagogical and technological approaches. We are seeking several new Online Learning Fellows to help develop and deliver the first fully-online Ed.M. degree offered by the School. The Online Learning Fellows will also support the How People Learn course and other offerings with the Foundations curriculum. This effort requires collaborating with Learning Designers, Learning Technologists, and faculty-led teaching teams to build and support online courses on the Canvas Learning Management System, ensuring that all content is accessible for all learners and the course experience runs smoothly online.

The work will be fast-paced, collaborative, detail oriented, and focused on both faculty and student support. Successful candidates will be able to learn new processes and technologies quickly and be interested in a career in learning design or educational technology. On-the-job training will be provided for building Canvas courses, using approved tools for teaching, adhering to accessibility guidelines, and managing Library reserve readings.

The responsibilities described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Duties (individual Fellows may focus on one or more sets of tasks):

• Lead Canvas course construction or refresh of assigned online courses
• Set up approved tools within Canvas, including Zoom, Harmonize, Slack, Sharepoint, and others
• Participate in course design meetings
• Develop training materials for Teaching Fellows
• In partnership with the Library, secure access to required readings and populate the Library Reserves.
• Assist with developing learning assets for online delivery
• Support teaching teams during delivery, including participating in dry runs, setting up course links, and troubleshooting required technology
• Develop course refresh plans and timelines
• Other duties as assigned

This is a 12-month term position.

Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume.

• Advanced coursework or professional experience in education technology and/or learning design
• 2023 HGSE Ed.M. graduate
• Experience working in Google and Microsoft Office productivity environments
• This position requires regular evening work between the time of 5:00pm – 7:00pm ET Monday – Thursday during course delivery. Exact schedule TBD.

Preferred characteristics:

• Comfortable working with HTML
• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Experience working within a LMS (Canvas preferred)
• Teaching experience (online preferred)
• Able to work independently and take direction
• Highly detailed and able to manage multiple tasks

HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state’s required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.

Our business hours are Monday - Friday, 35 hours a week.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

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.

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows each individual to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.

We do this by:

• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve
• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged
• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion
• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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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.