Instructor of German (Summer 2027 LSG002)

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meal plan included

Insurance available

Job summary

Middlebury College’s Summer German School is seeking a temporary, part-time Instructor of German for Summer 2027 (June 23 to August 13) on the Vermont campus. Salary, lodging, and a complete meal plan are provided; insurance is available. Compensation will be discussed with the Language School director.

Requirements include a Ph.D. by June 2027, native or near-native German, pedagogy training, and US higher-education teaching experience. ABDs may be considered. Applications open until filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German Studies or German Applied Linguistics/Second Language Acquisition by June 2027.
• Native or near-native proficiency in German.
• 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 a U.S. higher education institution.
• Experience teaching diverse learners and commitment to DEI.
• Experience teaching as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach German in the Summer German School on Middlebury College’s campus.
• Engage students in reading, writing and speaking exclusively in German.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the Language School director.
• Participate in campus life, including dining, lodging and recreational activities.

Skills

German language proficiency

Team teaching experience

Education

PhD in German Studies or German Applied Linguistics

Job description

Middlebury College’s 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 2027 session (June 23th – August 13th), on Middlebury’s main 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.

This is a part-time temporary salaried position. Compensation will be determined on an individual basis as discussed with the Language School director.

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 2027; 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 and commitment to the goals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; experience teaching as part of a team. 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 and teamwork.

Application deadline is December 10th, 2026 but position will be open until filled. This position is for summer 2027 only.

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

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.