Instructor of Russian

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging

Meal plan

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for a temporary Instructor of Russian for the Summer 2019 session on the Middlebury College campus in Vermont. The role emphasizes immersive language use, daily classroom instruction, and active student engagement in Russian.

The instructor will deliver four hours of classroom instruction and one formal office hour per day, participate in pre- and post-session assessment testing, and contribute to cultural programming, lodging and a complete meal plan

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MA in a related field and significant Russian language teaching experience.
• Ability to work in an intensive environment with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide four hours of classroom instruction per day and one office hour.
• Lead immersive Russian language activities and cultural programming.
• Participate in pre- and post-session assessment testing.

Skills

Russian language teaching

Intercultural communication

Education

Ph.D. or MA in related field

Job description

Instructor of Russian

Middlebury: Middlebury Language Schools

Location: Middlebury College Campus, Middlebury, VT

Open Date: Sep 30, 2018

Description

The Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian announces an opening for a temporary Instructor of Russian. The position is available during the summer 2019 session, located on the Middlebury College campus in Vermont. Our unique 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 Russian. Our instructors provide four hours of classroom instruction and one formal office hour per day. In addition, participation in pre- and post-session assessment testing and cultural programming is required.

This position is for summer 2019 only.

Application deadline is November 1, 2018.

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

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to possess a Ph.D. or MA in a related field and demonstrate significant Russian language teaching experience at various levels. The ability to live, and work in an intensive environment surrounded by students and colleagues is required.

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.