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Open Positions


HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Please submit materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than February 28, 2018.
Title Preceptor in Modern Turkish
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Position Description

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations seeks applicationsfor a preceptor in modern Turkish. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2018. The preceptor will be responsible for teaching all levels of modern Turkish, from the elementary to the advanced, working with colleagues in organizing cultural events, evaluating students, and developing course curricula.

The position is for three years, renewable for a term of up to five years, contingent on performance, enrollments, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean authorization. Teaching duties include a minimum of five [semester] courses per year of instruction in Turkish language.

Basic Qualifications

The successful applicant should have experience in teaching Turkish at all levels, and demonstrate broad cultural literacy in the realm of modern Turkish studies. S/he should have native or near-native proficiency in Turkish and be familiar with current methodologies of second language acquisition.

Additional Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a solid academic background and with interest and knowledge of contemporary Turkish humanities and/or social sciences. A strong doctoral record is preferred.

Special Instructions

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/8081). Applications must be submitted no later than February 28, 2018.

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information of three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when the letters have been received.

Contact Information

Jocelyn Guizar, Search Administrator
6 Divinity Avenue 
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email jguizar@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

AMERICAN COUNCILS Seeking Turkish Language Experts

 American Councils for International Education (American Councils) is seeking Turkish Language Experts to assist in the development of an online Turkish proficiency-based test.  We are currently seeking passage selectors for the project.  This would entail looking through authentic materials in order to identify suitable texts by proficiency level and content.
We are looking for Turkish language specialists who
  • are at least a level 2+ on the ILR Proficiency Scale or a native speaker of Turkish with knowledge of English;
  • are familiar with proficiency scales (either ACTFL or ILR);
  • are trained in language proficiency testing or teaching (hands-on training is a possibility);
  • have used proficiency considerations in teaching or research (desirable but not obligatory);
Please note that in order to qualify for this work you have to have an active Social Security Number and a US bank account, and have to be authorized to work in the US.
 
Interested candidates should send an email message with a copy of their resume to Camelot Marshall, Ph.D. (itemwriting@americancouncils.org). All submissions will receive further information about possible assignments, payments and schedules. 
 
Thank you in advance for your attention.
 
Camelot Marshall, Ph. D.
Manager, Assessment and Curriculum Development

American Councils for International Education

Turkish Translators

A US-based media company is looking to hire freelance translators who are native Turkish speakers to translate and localize entertainment content from English to Turkish.

Must be fluent in English and have professional translating experience. Translators can be based anywhere. 

Work Schedule:

  • Project begins immediately.
  • Flexible hours.
  • All work will be done remotely.

Please send cover letter, resume, and related samples to turkey@bridgeheadmedia.com

 

This list is based on information collected by AATT and may not be exhaustive.

 

 


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