Harvard University Is Hiring A Language Instructor Teaching Assistant

Harvard University is seeking a highly qualified Language Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Japanese to join their faculty, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to language education at a prestigious institution. 📚✨

Position Overview

Title: Language Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Japanese

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations

Position Details

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University anticipates opening one or more full-time positions for a Language Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Japanese, expected to commence on August 1, 2025 and extend through June 30, 2026. In this role, instructors will teach small-group Japanese language classes, assist with preparing class materials, grading, and providing individual student support under the supervision of a course head. 🤝📖

Note: If the position is renewed, it will be a term appointment for one year, with renewal possible based on performance and curricular needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in all modalities of Japanese (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience teaching Japanese, preferably at the college level to English-native students
• Computer literacy

Additional Qualifications

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via the job portal by March 3, 2025:

• A cover letter describing teaching experience, philosophy, and efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information of three referees. Referees will receive a system-generated email to upload a recommendation letter once the application is submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required for application completion.
• A 20-minute teaching demonstration video. Upload via URL through the ARIeS portal or share with eal@fas.harvard.edu.

All materials must be submitted by March 3, 2025. Recommendation letters are due by March 7, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted in March for a virtual interview. 🎥💼

Contact Information

Jennifer Crist
Language Program Manager

Email: eal@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employment

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any protected characteristic under law. 🤝🌍

References

• Minimum: 3
• Maximum: 3