Preceptor in Spanish at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Title: Preceptor in Spanish

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department_Area: Romance Languages and Literatures

Position Description: The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks applications for a preceptor in Spanish language. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. The preceptor will assist in the training and supervision of teaching fellows and normally teach two beginning language courses in Spanish per semester.

The successful applicant should have native or near native proficiency in Spanish, be well versed in Spanish pedagogy as a foreign language, have experience in curriculum design and teaching all levels of Spanish, and be able to teach and coordinate beginning-level Spanish language courses. A specialization in Spanish pedagogy and/or second language acquisition and experience in the application of new technologies in language teaching is preferred along with a strong doctoral record. Administrative and teaching experience in a Harvard language program is highly desirable.

This is a three-year appointment, pending first year review, renewable for a term of up to five additional years (for a total of eight years), and contingent on performance, enrollments, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean authorization.

Basic Qualifications: The successful applicant should have native or near native proficiency in Spanish, be well versed in Spanish pedagogy as a foreign language, have experience in curriculum design and teaching all levels of Spanish, and be able to teach and coordinate beginning-level Spanish language courses.

Additional Qualifications: A specialization in Spanish pedagogy and/or second language acquisition and experience in the application of new technologies in language teaching is preferred along with a strong doctoral record. Administrative and teaching experience in a Harvard language program is highly desirable.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Candidates are encouraged to apply by February 1, 2025; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

1. Cover letter, including a description of the candidate's teaching/advising philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Names and contact information of three to five referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate's application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received.

Contact Information: Preceptor in Spanish Position

c/o Katherine Killough, Language Program Coordinator
436 Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 02138 USA

Contact Email: killough@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5


Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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