Teaching Assistant in Arabic; Part-Time

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC) at Harvard University is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant in Arabic. The appointment will begin on August 9, 2026, and continue through January 3, 2027.

• Participate in training sessions as required
• Teach one class session per week
• Promptly evaluate assignments, including homework and other student work
• Integrate both standard and colloquial varieties of Arabic into teaching
• Meet with students each week for office hours
• Coordinate with instructors weekly and with the Director of Modern Language Programs regularly throughout the semester
• Provide individualized support to students, including accommodations for students who require it
• Incorporate best practices in teaching, including the flipped classroom, communicative teaching, and learner‑centered teaching
• Participate in program events and extracurricular language learning opportunities

Teaching Assistants will receive mentorship in instructional and administrative matters from NELC faculty.

Approximately seven hours per week per section, including the responsibilities listed above. Teaching assistants remain appointed until after the end of the semester and the final exam period.

Fall Term:
August 10, 2025 – January 3, 2026. Final exams:
Through December 18, 2026. Appointments may be renewed, subject to enrollment, performance, and funding availability. Individuals may hold Teaching Assistant positions at Harvard University for a maximum of four years.

Salary is determined by the Office of Undergraduate Education, based on number of sections taught and educational background. Teaching assistants may be eligible for Harvard benefits.

Salary Range: $5,640–$6,574 per standard course section.

• All instruction is expected to take place in person on the Cambridge campus.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• All applicants are welcome;
  Harvard affiliation is not required.

• A bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
• Native or near‑native fluency in Arabic.
• Experience teaching Arabic, preferably at a US university or college.
• Experience with communicative and learner‑centered teaching methods.
• Familiarity with Canvas (or similar learning management system).

• Experience teaching integrated Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic as well as Levantine and/or Egyptian dialect) is desirable.

• 1. A cover letter, including a description of teaching experience and philosophy.
• 2. A curriculum vitae.
• 3. Name and contact information of a referee, who will be asked by a system‑generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the applicant’s application has been submitted. One letter of recommendation is required, and the application is considered complete only when it has been received.

NELC Language Programs Administrator
6 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

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