The Middlebury College Summer German School is pleased to announce a vacancy for an appointment as a temporary Instructor of German. The position is available during the summer 2019 session (June 28th – August 16th), located on Middlebury College’s campus in Vermont. Designated as an AATG German Center of Excellence in 2013, Middlebury’s German School and its unique 7-week program combine a cultural immersion environment with rigorous daily classroom instruction. This is an opportunity to join a community of learners, by actively engaging in teaching, dining, residing and recreational activities with students while reading, writing and speaking exclusively in German
In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. Insurance is available.
We are looking for a faculty member with the following qualifications: Ph.D. in German Studies or German Applied Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition in hand by June 2019; native or near-native proficiency in German language; formal training in second language pedagogy and teaching; demonstrated excellence in teaching German language and culture at all levels; at least two years of experience teaching at an institution of higher education in the United States; experience in teaching students of diverse learning backgrounds. ABDs will be considered under certain circumstances. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and confident teacher with a true commitment to student learning.
Candidates should submit: letter of interest, CV, recent statistical information from student evaluations, and two letters of recommendations at least one of which must speak to the applicant’s abilities as a teacher of German. Only complete applications, submitted via Interfolio, will be considered.
Please address your application to: Bettina Matthias, Director, Middlebury German Summer Language School,
Application deadline is November 30th, but the positions will be open until filled. These positions are for summer 2019 only.
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
