Preceptor in Japanese

Title	Preceptor in Japanese
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 the full-time position of Preceptor in Japanese beginning July 1, 2012. 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	The successful applicant should have native or near-native command of modern standard Japanese, both written and spoken, and be able to teach modern Japanese at any level, elementary through advanced, to learners whose native language is English. Preference will be given to candidates who have an M.A. degree in a field relevant to teaching Japanese as a second language, such as Japanese pedagogy, the acquisition of Japanese as a second language, or Japanese linguistics, who have several years’ experience teaching modern Japanese at the college level in the United States, and who have experience in supervising other teachers. Experience in using technology in foreign language teaching is also desirable.
Special Instructions	Interested candidates should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email contact information of three references to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3869. The references will be contacted separately and invited to upload letters of recommendation. In addition, (4) a 20-minute DVD of the applicant teaching should be submitted by surface mail to the following address: Chair, Preceptor Search Japanese Language Program Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations Harvard University 5 Bryant Street Cambridge, MA 02138 All the above should be submitted by January 17, 2012. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact Information	Carolyn Choong Language Program Coordinator 5 Bryant Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email	choong@fas.harvard.edu

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1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

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