Preceptor in Persian

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University seeks applications for a preceptor in Persian language. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. The preceptor will be responsible for teaching five courses per academic year, participating in curricular development, program activities, and training and supervising teaching fellows. The initial position term is for one year, renewable for up to eight years, contingent on performance, enrollments, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean authorization. Please note that permanent residency sponsorship is not available for this position; visa sponsorship is available.

Basic Qualifications:
The successful applicant will have native or near-native fluency and demonstrated excellence in teaching Persian language at all levels, from elementary to advanced, integrating spoken Persian with standard Persian in teaching and course materials, as well as using communicative approaches to teaching undergraduate and graduate learners. The successful applicant will be committed to ongoing professional development and developing new course materials.

Additional Qualifications:
Proven experience working in coordination with faculty, including organizing cultural programming and events. Well versed in student-centered, proficiency-based language instruction and incorporating technology into instruction. Experience teaching thematic courses (e.g., literature, film, media). A bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) is required; a PhD in Persian language or literature or another field relating to Persian studies is preferred.

Special Instructions:
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal
(https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14229):

1. Cover letter, including a description of teaching experience and philosophy.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching portfolio (PDF) including teaching evaluations, sample lesson units, and sample teaching materials, and videos of in-person classes. Please upload these materials as a single PDF to the Other section of the Applicant Documents page. Please include only a URL link to your video (do not upload a video; only provide the link as text.)
4. 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.

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Review of applications will begin on 16 November 2024 , and will continue until the position is filled.