The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University seeks applications for Senior Preceptor in Arabic, expected to begin July 1, 2013. The appointment is for a five-year term, renewable contingent upon performance, enrollments, and curricular need. The Senior Preceptor will teach Arabic language at all levels, in addition to coordinating language courses and the training and supervision of teaching fellows and teaching assistants.

Candidates should have professional expertise in teaching language at all levels, as well as familiarity with theories of second language acquisition/applied linguistics and experience using technology in the second language classroom.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least five years experience in post-secondary teaching, including curriculum design, supervision of teaching assistants, undergraduate advising and experience with study abroad programs. An advanced degree in an appropriate field and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English are required.

A dossier including a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three referees, including one from your most recent employer, should be submitted no later than May 3, 2013.

Applications will be received only via the Harvard employment web site: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

For further information, please send email to:

Professor William Granara
granara@fas.harvard.edu