What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Korean (Summer 2026 LSK002) position at Middlebury College?
The School of Korean at Middlebury College is pleased to announce vacancies for temporary Instructors of Korean. The positions are available during the summer 2026 session and will be located on beautiful Middlebury College campus in Middlebury Vermont. Our unique 8-week (between June 16-August 15, 2026) 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, listening, writing and speaking exclusively in Korean.
We are looking for faculty members with the following characteristics: Experience teaching Korean as a second language in a proficiency-oriented program and experience teaching in an intensive Korean program. Ability to teach a cultural /interdisciplinary module such as music, poetry, arts, calligraphy, dance, Samulnori, Taekwondo or sports is not required but preferred.
The successful candidate should possess a Ph.D. (ABD or M.A. with strong credentials may also be considered) or a DML (Doctorate of Modern Language), strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated success working as a member of an instructional team. A candidate with a creative, dynamic, flexible and easy-going approach with openness for accepting new teaching methods and environment will be an excellent fit with the School of Korean.
Compensation will be determined on an individual basis as discussed with the Language School director.
In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided.
Candidates should submit: letter of interest including teaching philosophy, CV including two names of references, and recent statistical information from student evaluations. Only complete applications will be considered.
Application deadline is December 15, 2025, but positions will be open until filled. These positions are for summer 2026.
Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body.