Instructor of Korean (Summer 2026 LSK002)

Middlebury , United States

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Engage in a dynamic teaching environment focusing on immersive Korean language instruction and cultural activities during a unique summer program.

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. 

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

Requirements

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. 

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

Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college, Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for positive and global impact.With year-round operations on five continents, our employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and educational assistance programs.We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.

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