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Harvard University Director, Gender Equity for Faculty in Science in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Director, Gender Equity for Faculty in Science
School Harvard Medical School
Department/Area Clinical and Academic Affairs
Position Description
I. OVERALL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The HMS Director, Gender Equity for Faculty in Science identifies opportunities, develops programming, and leads efforts to support gender equity in career development, satisfaction, and fulfillment for HMS basic and social sciences faculty. They collaborate with faculty, the HMS Dean for Clinical and Academic Affairs, and others in the HMS Dean’s Office to achieve these objectives in supporting gender equity and positive faculty experience through development and implementation of programming that includes a focus on community building, mentoring and leadership training, and promoting the visibility and interests of women in science. Whereas the focus is on serving HMS faculty appointed to Quad departments, broader engagement of HMS faculty is possible and encouraged. The Director for Gender Equity for Faculty in Science will coordinate efforts with an elected Co-Director to fulfill these responsibilities. Anticipated time commitment, 2-3 hours per week on average.
II. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Director will report directly to the HMS Dean for Clinical and Academic Affairs (Anne Becker). Administrative support for programming will be provided by the Office for Clinical and Academic Affairs.
III . PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Work in collaboration with the Dean for Clinical and Academic Affairs and Office for Clinical and Academic Affairs to identify and prioritize strategies to promote gender equity and career development, satisfaction, and fulfillment for HMS basic and social sciences faculty.
These activities include developing, supporting, and organizing programming such as:
Support in organizing Female Leaders in Science (FLiS) network and monthly meetings, and maintaining email listserv and database of Quad-based female faculty to foster communication and networking efforts
Annual Women in Science Symposium
Planning additional HMS workshops and other training and career development programs such as occasional retreats
Bi-annual retreat
Collaborate and coordinate with faculty and other HMS offices and committees on key areas of need and opportunities in the gender equity in science space, including:
HMS science faculty to identify and discuss gender equity priority areas at HMS
Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership (Joan Reede), Office for Faculty Affairs ( OFA ), Joint Committee on the Status of Women ( JCSW ), and the Consortium of Harvard Affiliated Offices for Faculty Development and Diversity ( CHADD ) to identify and support common goals and opportunities for joint programming
The HMS Alumni Affairs and Development Office for fundraising to support Gender Equity
Administrative oversight
Oversee budget planning and allocation of resources to priority programming and activities
Prepare annual progress reports and draft a proposal, including agenda and budget for activities for the next year
Basic Qualifications
A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree)
Ladder faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School or affiliated hospital
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and their curriculum vitae. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date on or after September 1, 2024
A modest stipend will be offered.
Contact Information
Sara Kiarsis, Director, Clinical and Academic Affairs
Contact Email sara_kiarsis@hms.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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