Preceptor in Chinese
Title | Preceptor in Chinese |
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School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
Department/Area | Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations |
Position Description | The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University invites applications for a full-time Preceptor in Chinese beginning July 1, 2012. The successful applicant should be well versed on the issues of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, have experience in teaching all levels of Chinese, must have exemplary ability in comprehension and active use of modern standard Chinese, written and spoken, at native or near-native proficiency and must be able to teach all levels of modern Chinese. This will be a term appointment, with the duration of the term to be determined. The appointment is renewable, based on performance and curricular need, for up to a total of eight years. |
Basic Qualifications | |
Additional Qualifications | Several years of experience teaching modern Chinese at the college level in the United States and specialization in Chinese pedagogy and second language acquisition is highly desirable. An M.A. degree or higher in Chinese Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, or a closely related field is preferred. Experience in computer-assisted language teaching is a plus. |
Special Instructions | Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references (who will be invited to upload letters of recommendation) to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3866. Candidates should also send a 20-minute DVD of the applicant teaching to: Chair, Preceptor Search Committee All application materials should be submitted by January 17, 2012. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. |
Contact Information | Carolyn Choong |
Contact Email | choong@fas.harvard.edu |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
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