The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks applications for a senior preceptor in Portuguese language. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2016. The senior preceptor will be responsible for teaching three courses a year, including upper-level language courses; administrative duties include the training and supervision of teaching fellows and undergraduate advising; a specialization in Portuguese pedagogy and second language acquisition is highly desirable. The position is for five years and renewable contingent upon performance, enrollments, and curricular need. The successful applicant must have experience in teaching and administering a Portuguese language program, and have native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese and English. An advanced degree in an appropriate field is required. A strong doctoral record is preferred. Please submit the following documents through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Candidates are encouraged to apply by April 11; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy)
4. Teaching materials (e.g., teaching chart listing courses taught in reverse chronological order; representative syllabi; teaching evaluations.)
5. Names and contact information of at least three references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted)
Chair, Senior Preceptor Search Committee
c/o Katherine Killough, Language Program Coordinator
Harvard University
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard
Cambridge MA, 02138
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