An inspired, but extraordinary, arrangement by the Harvard Mathematics Department saw him appointed as an instructor for session 1922-23 to see whether he would enjoy teaching mathematics and whether he would decide to take his mathematical studies further.
Isang inspirasyon, ngunit karaniwan, arrangement ng Harvard Mathematics Department nakakita siya hinirang bilang ng magtuturo para sa session na 1922-23 upang makita kung siya ay masisiyahan sa pagtuturo sa matematika at kung siya ay magpasya sa kanyang matematiko karagdagang pag-aaral.