Preceptors

The Harvard College Writing Program at Harvard University hires several preceptors each year from a variety of disciplines.  Each preceptor develops a writing course on an academic topic, and teaches up to two sections per semester of fifteen students per section. Salary and benefits are competitive. Appointments begin on July 1, 2013. Preceptors are eligible for multi-year contracts. Preference will be given to candidates with PhD (or PhD nearly completed) in traditional liberal arts discipline taught in Harvard College; or MFA; or terminal degrees with relevant experience teaching writing in a field taught in Harvard College; who have college teaching experience; and who demonstrate a lively interest in issues of writing pedagogy. 

For information on the application process and requirements, please click on the Writing Program's dedicated page:

http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4429

Applications are due January 7, 2013. Only applications submitted online tohttp://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4429 will be accepted.

You can learn more about the program at http://writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu

Harvard University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The University and Program have a strong commitment to diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.