Instructor of Arabic (Summer 2027 LSA202)

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for a temporary Instructor of Arabic for the Summer Arabic School, based at Middlebury College, Vermont. The eight-week program offers immersive, in-person instruction conducted entirely in Arabic, with accommodation and meals provided for the appointment.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. (or comparable credentials with substantial teaching experience) and have college-level Arabic teaching experience; strong collaboration and innovative pedagogy are highly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent preferred; ABD or MA with significant teaching experience considered.
• Experience teaching Arabic at the college level is required or strongly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to program development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Arabic to a summer cohort in an immersive, in-person setting.
• Participate in residential life, dining, and co-curricular programming to support student learning.

Skills

Arabic pedagogy

College teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Arabic or related field

ABD/MA/BA with substantial teaching experience

Job description

The Middlebury College Summer Arabic School invites applications for temporary Instructor of Arabic positions. These in-person appointments are available for the summer 2027 session (June 15 - August 14, 2027) and will be based at Middlebury College, Vermont, USA.

The program offers a distinctive eight-week intensive curriculum that integrates cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Instructors will join a dedicated community of educators and learners, participating fully in teaching, residential life, dining, and co-curricular programming. All activities are conducted exclusively in Arabic. Accommodation and meals will be provided for the duration of the appointment.

Compensation will be determined on an individual basis as discussed with the Language School director.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, though candidates with DML, ABD, M.A., or B.A. credentials accompanied by substantial teaching experience may be considered. Applicants must demonstrate significant experience teaching Arabic at the college level; experience teaching in American institutions of higher education is strongly preferred.

The Arabic School seeks exceptional educators with extensive expertise in teaching Arabic as a second or foreign language, including pedagogical approaches to Arab culture and society. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated record of effective teamwork within instructional settings. The program particularly values candidates who exhibit creativity, adaptability, and openness to innovative teaching methodologies and learning environments.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. This appointment is for the summer 2027 term.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Middlebury College is a premier liberal arts institution with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff as we work to foster curricular innovation and provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.