The Committee on Degrees in History and Literature seeks applications for multiple Lecturer positions teaching across our fields of study. The program anticipates hiring in the following fields: American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latin American Studies, European Studies, Modern World (including Middle Eastern, African, Asian, and Pacific Studies), and the World before 1800 (especially the Mediterranean world). Especially encouraged to apply are candidates whose work is comparative, transnational, and/or interdisciplinary in scope, and those who can teach a range of geographic areas and historical periods.

The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. Lecturers will be responsible for designing and executing interdisciplinary tutorial programs for sophomores and juniors, directing senior honors theses, advising students on curricular matters, evaluating essays and senior theses, conducting senior oral examinations, and teaching seminars of their own design. The Lecturer position is for three years, with the second two years contingent on a satisfactory performance review during the first year.
 

Basic Qualifications:  Doctorate in a related discipline required by the time the appointment begins, strong interdisciplinary background, teaching experience

Additional Qualifications:  Demonstrated strong commitment to interdisciplinary teaching is desired.

Special Instructions:  Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than December 15, 2024:

1. Cover letter, including a description of the candidate’s teaching and advising experience, as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to ask questions and share ideas
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Writing sample, such as a journal article or dissertation chapter
4. Names and contact information of three to five referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation if the candidate is invited to interview for the position. Three letters of recommendation must be received in order for the candidate to be short-listed for the position.
5. If the candidate advances to the next round, they will be asked to submit a teaching portfolio and information about two seminars they could teach in the program. These materials must be received before the candidate’s scheduled interview.

Harvard 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.

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An honors concentration for Harvard undergraduates, History & Literature provides a structured, interdisciplinary education to ensure that students acquire breadth (knowledge of historical periods, major works, and key themes in their fields) as well as depth (focused study of particular texts, events, authors, or themes according to students' unique areas of interest). For further information, please visit http://histlit.fas.harvard.edu/.

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