Adjunct Faculty-Instructor of Korean (Summer 2027 LSK002)

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meal plan provided

Job summary

Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont, invites qualified instructors to lead Korean language sessions for the 8-week Summer Korean program (June 15–August 14, 2027). The position is temporary and in-person on campus, with a focus on immersive daily instruction conducted entirely in Korean.

Applicants should have proven experience teaching Korean as a second language in intensive settings; PhD or MA or DML preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Korean as a second language in an intensive program.
• Ph.D. or MA with strong credentials may be considered; ABD okay.
• Flexible, collaborative teaching style with openness to new methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach Korean language and culture to summer students.
• Engage in daily classroom instruction and immersive activities conducted entirely in Korean.

Skills

Korean teaching

Second language instruction

Education

PhD or MA or DML

Job description

INSTRUCTOR OF Korean The School of Korean at Middlebury College is pleased to announce vacancies for temporary Instructors of Korean.

The positions are available during the summer 2027 session, if in-person, will be located on beautiful Middlebury College campus in Middlebury Vermont.

Our unique 8-week (between June 15-August 14, 2027) program combines 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 recreating with students while reading, listening, writing and speaking exclusively in Korean.

We are looking for faculty members with the following characteristics:

• Experience teaching Korean as a second language in a proficiency-oriented program and experience teaching in an intensive Korean program.
• Ability to teach a cultural /interdisciplinary module such as music, poetry, arts, calligraphy, dance, Samulnori, Taekwondo or sports is not required, but preferred.
• The successful candidate should possess a Ph.D. (ABD or M.A. with strong credentials may also be considered) or a DML (Doctorate of Modern Language), strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated success working as a member of an instructional team.
• A candidate with a creative, dynamic, flexible and easy-going approach with openness for accepting new teaching methods and environment will be an excellent fit with the School of Korean.

In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided.

Application deadline is December 15, 2026, but positions will be open until filled.

These positions are for summer 2027.

Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body.