Instructor in Abenaki

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 3,200 - 5,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging

Meal plan

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for an Instructor in Abenaki for the summer 2022 session on the Middlebury College campus in Vermont. The role involves teaching Abenaki, engaging learners in reading, writing and speaking, and joining a community of learners in a culturally immersive environment.

Qualified candidates will be active in the Abenaki language community, demonstrate cultural competency, and have experience with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Active member of the Abenaki language community and ongoing language reclamation.
• Participation in a previous School of Abenaki session.
• Actively participating in monthly online language classes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in language instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach Abenaki language concepts to students during the summer session.
• Engage learners in reading, writing and speaking activities on campus.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment for diverse students.

Skills

Cultural competency

Language instruction

Interpersonal skills

Diverse learners

Education

Minimalist Course for Abenaki

Job description

Instructor in Abenaki

Middlebury: Middlebury Language Schools: Middlebury Language Schools

Location: Middlebury College Campus, Middlebury, VT

Open Date: Feb 28, 2022

Deadline:

Description

The Middlebury College Summer School of Abenaki is pleased to announce vacancies for temporary faculty in the School of Abenaki. These positions are available during the summer 2022 session, located on Middlebury College campus in Vermont. Our program combines cultural immersion and language instruction drawn directly from the Minimalist Course for Abenaki. This is an opportunity to join a community of learners, by actively engaging in teaching, dining, residing and recreating with students while reading, writing, and speaking Abenaki.

We are looking for a faculty member with the following characteristics:

• An active member of the Abenaki language community and ongoing language reclamation.
• Cultural competency required for teaching the language.
• Be accessible to learners and an active co-learner.
• Experience working with diverse learners.

In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. This position is for summer 2022 (June 27-July 15).

Qualifications

Completion of Minimalist Course for Abenaki.

Participation in a previous School of Abenaki session.

Actively participating in monthly online language classes.

In addition, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in language instruction.

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.