Teaching Assistant in Arabic; Part-Time

Teaching Assistant in Arabic (Part-Time)

School:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area:
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

Position

Description:

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. The instructor will support course(s) in Arabic under the supervision of the Director of Modern Language Programs (DLP) and in coordination with full‑time faculty in that language.

• 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 in teaching
• Meet with students each week for office hours
• Coordinate with instructors on a weekly basis and with the DLP 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

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
• Educational background
• Teaching assistants may be eligible for Harvard benefits

• 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 U.S. 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

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