Preceptor in Czech language position at Harvard University

[Slavic Department]

The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures seeks applications for a preceptor in Czech language. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013 with teaching beginning in Fall 2013. The preceptor will be responsible for courses in beginning and intermediate Czech (4 courses per academic year) and additional tutorials in advanced Czech as needed. The preceptor will work with the Director of the Slavic Language Program to develop courses in Czech language and assist with expanding the Czech language program. It is highly desirable that the preceptor be willing to participate in Harvard’s eight-week summer study abroad program in Prague, Czech Republic, depending on program needs. The position is for one year, renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years, contingent upon performance, enrollments, and curricular need.  Interviews will be held at AATSEEL in January.

The successful applicant should have experience in teaching Czech, language program and curriculum development, student advising and recruitment, materials design, teaching with technology, and have native or near-native proficiency in Czech.  A PhD or equivalent graduate training is preferred.

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu), no later than December 5, 2012:

1. Cover letter

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 submitting letters of recommendation on your behalf. (Letters should be submitted on the ARIeS portal and your application will be complete only when at least three letters have been submitted.)


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

Contact Information: Steven Clancy, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Slavic Language Program, sclancy at fas.harvard.edu<mailto:sclancy at fas.harvard.edu>





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