The Department of the Classics seeks applications for a preceptor in ancient Greek beginning July 1, 2024. This is a three-year position, renewable for an additional term of up to five years (eight years in total), contingent on performance, enrollments, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean authorization. The preceptor is expected to offer introductory and / or intermediate-level classes in ancient Greek, to supervise and support teaching fellows in introductory Greek language courses, to develop syllabi and course materials for introductory Greek language courses, and to undertake administrative responsibilities connected with the introductory Greek sequence. The Preceptor will work under the supervision of the Department’s Senior Preceptor. The successful applicant will be well versed in current best practices in ancient language pedagogy and will have experience in teaching ancient Greek at all levels. Specialization in some aspect of ancient Greek literature or linguistics is highly desirable, as is a strong doctoral record.
Experience in teaching ancient Greek at all levels is required.
A Ph.D. in Classics or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment (by July 1, 2024). An ability to teach Greek prose composition is desirable, though not required.
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/13179). Applications must be submitted no later than December 30, 2023.
1. Cover letter, including a description of teaching/advising experience and philosophy and comments on any efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information of 3-5 references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted; prompts will be generated once the candidate’s portion of the application has been submitted, and letters are due by January 5, 2023)
4. If possible, candidates should submit a videorecorded teaching demo (max 30 minutes) by URL through the ARIeS portal, or send a USB drive with a video file of the applicant teaching to: Prof. David Elmer, 204 Boylston Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138. Submission of a teaching demo is not required for consideration but is encouraged.
Questions regarding the application process may be addressed to Teresa Wu (ttwu@fas.harvard.edu).
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status