Preceptor in Russian Language -- Harvard University

Title

Preceptor in Russian Language

School

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area

Slavic Languages and Literatures

Position Description

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University seeks applications for two positions of Preceptor in Russian Language. The appointments are expected to begin on July 1, 2022 with teaching beginning in Fall Semester 2022. 

The successful candidates will each be expected to teach five courses per year in the Russian Language Program, both independently and as part of a team, and be involved with coordination and training of graduate student teaching fellows. We are seeking Russian language instructors who can teach at all levels and can contribute to a wide range of language courses with a variety of content (from literature to content in social and natural sciences). 

In collaboration with the Director of the Slavic Language program and the Senior Preceptor in Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Preceptors would be expected to work on curriculum and materials design for Russian language teaching, assist with recruitment of students and expanding interest in the Russian language program, and demonstrate proficiency in teaching with technology. 

Preceptorships at Harvard are initially for one year, with multi-year contracts possible in subsequent years for up to eight total years, contingent upon performance, enrollments, curricular need, and divisional dean approval. 

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate in Russian language, literature, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications

Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English required. 

Special Instructions

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal no later than January 28, 2022. 

1. Cover letter, including a description of teaching experience and philosophy and comments on any efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

2. Curriculum Vitae.

3. A brief teaching statement and a sample of teaching materials and syllabi.

4. Names and contact information of at least three references 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

Steven Clancy sclancy@fas.harvard.edu, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Slavic Language Program

Contact Email

pskalnik@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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required

3

Maximum Number of References Allowed

3

Keywords

faculty, instructor, lecturer, Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England, Russian, Slavic, language, literature, linguistics, second-language acquisition