ACADEMIC JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
SENIOR PRECEPTOR IN SPANISH LANGUAGE/HARVARD UNIVERSITY
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks applications for a Senior Preceptor in Spanish language beginning in the academic year 2010-2011.
The appointment is renewable every five years based on performance and curricular need. The Senior Preceptor will teach Spanish language at all levels, in addition to coordinating language courses and training 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 three years of experience in post-secondary teaching, including curriculum design, supervision of teaching assistants, and undergraduate advising. An advanced degree in an appropriate field and native or near-native proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
A dossier including a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference, should be postmarked by November 25, 2009 and sent to:
Chair, Senior Preceptor Search Committee
c/o Katherine Killough
Harvard University
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Boylston Hall, 4th floor, Harvard Yard
Cambridge MA, 02138
Please do not email or fax applications. Interviews will take place at the MLA convention in December.
Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from
women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
UNPAID RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
For information on the process for applying to be a visiting scholar, asssociate or postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, click here.
Last updated on November 5, 2009
