Instructor of Hebrew

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 4,200 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging

Meal plan

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for a temporary Instructor of Hebrew for the Summer 2020 session, located on the Middlebury College campus in Vermont. The program combines intense language study with cultural immersion, offering daily instruction and opportunities to read, write, and speak Hebrew.

We seek a candidate with an MA or advanced degree in relevant fields, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative, creative approach to teaching within an instructional team.

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold an MA or a strong advanced degree in second language acquisition, culture, or literature.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on an instructional team.
• Experience teaching Hebrew as a second/foreign language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew daily in a summer session on Middlebury College campus.
• Foster an immersive language environment emphasizing reading, writing, and speaking Hebrew.
• Collaborate with other instructors and contribute to curriculum and culture-related topics.

Skills

Hebrew instruction experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Creative teaching

Education

MA or advanced degree in L2 acquisition, culture, or literature

Job description

Instructor of Hebrew

Middlebury: Middlebury Language Schools

Location: Middlebury College Campus, Middlebury, VT

Open Date: Oct 11, 2019

Description

The Middlebury Hebrew School is pleased to announce a vacancy for a temporary Instructor of Hebrew. The position is available during the summer 2020 session (partial or full summer), located on the campus of Middlebury College in Vermont. Our unique 7-week 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, writing, and speaking exclusively in Hebrew.

We are looking for a faculty member who has experience teaching Hebrew as a second or foreign language, and experience in teaching aspects of Israeli culture and society. This may include poetry, literature, art, music, etc.

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

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess a minimum of a MA, or a strong advanced degree in second language acquisition, culture, or literature (credentials may also be considered), strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated success working as a member of an instructional team. A candidate with a creative, dynamic, and easy-going approach will be an excellent fit with the Hebrew School.

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.