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Harvard ESPP: Assistant Director for Undergraduate Studies

ESPP Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies

The Environmental Science and Public Policy (ESPP) concentration seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (ADUS) in the ESPP program, housed administratively at the Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE). The ADUS will report to the ESPP Head Tutor and an interdisciplinary faculty ESPP Board of Tutors.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Provide academic advising and mentorship to admitted Harvard students, pre-concentrators, and concentrators, and monitor student progress toward degree. Match student thesis writers with faculty advisors; identify potential problems in the thesis-writing process; help keep students on track to complete the thesis. Manage the senior capstone and thesis courses; meet regularly with students to identify issues with progress and advising. Advise ESPP and Energy & Environment secondary field students and lead discussions for their colloquium requirement.

In coordination with the Office of Career Services and other relevant offices at Harvard College, support current students in their pursuit of undergraduate research opportunities, internships, and full-time post-graduate positions after graduation. Act as a conduit to faculty to help students engage in meaningful research experiences at Harvard. Engage with students in settings outside of the classroom related to ESPP content: informal discussions after talks, field trips, journal clubs, etc. Help identify speakers for events. Represent ESPP at information/student recruiting events.

Assist with curriculum and course development, course planning, and curriculum assessment. May teach or co-teach in ESPP depending on the needs of the concentration in a given academic year.

Basic Qualifications

A Ph.D. in an environmental field (science or social sciences) with significant involvement in the policy realm.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Documented ability to teach effectively and engage with undergraduate students; a strong commitment to education and mentoring; experience with advising and course/program development and commitment and enthusiasm for research and pedagogy in research methods; excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

To apply, candidates should submit their cover letter and resume/CV online through Harvard Careers at this link: https://bit.ly/3PERm80. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching ability.

More information on the ESPP concentration can be found at: https://espp.fas.harvard.edu

Chief, Departmental Operations-Community Health Division-22092702UCHD

The County of San Diego is currently accepting résumés from qualified individuals for the position of:

CHIEF, DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS – Department of Environmental Health and Quality-Community Health Division

Anticipated Hiring Range: $115,000 to $135,000Annually*

Excellent Benefits Package and Relocation Allowance

*If a successful candidate possesses a current and valid Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), consideration may be given for additional compensation.

The Position:

The Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) invites résumés from candidates with exemplary qualifications for the position of Chief, Departmental Operations, Community Health Division (CHD).

This unclassified management position will be a strategic and innovative leader who strives for continuous improvement and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the Community Health Division (CHD). The CHD Chief’s duties are complex and technical in nature, due to the responsibility of protecting public health and safeguarding environmental quality, educating the public to increase environmental awareness, and implementing and enforcing local, state, and federal environmental laws. CHD’s programs include administering, managing, and directing a major functional area within several programs including vector surveillance and disease control, occupational health, pollution prevention, waste prevention, and radiological health.

Click here to review the job brochure which includes the duties and requirements for this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
1. Complete the online application at www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr; select Current Job Postings, Job Number 22092702UCHD
2. Attach your résumé.
3. Attach a copy of your college degree, final transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency certificate (if education was obtained outside of the U.S.)

Résumés will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to possess the most relevant qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted directly by the hiring department.

This recruitment will be opened continuously until the position is filled and may close once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

A first review of résumés will take place during the week of March 14, 2022. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.