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 2026 session (June 24th – August 14th), 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 

This is a part-time temporary salaried position. 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. Insurance is available. 

Requirements

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 2026
• 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 Instructions:

Interested colleagues should upload a letter of interest, a current CV, and at least one letter of recommendation commenting on the candidate’s abilities in the German language classroom. Additional materials such as a teaching video might be requested later in the process. Only complete applications, submitted via Workable, will be considered. 

Please address your application to: Prof. Bettina Matthias, Director, Middlebury German Summer Language School. 

Application deadline is February 28th, 2025 but position will be open until filled. This position is for summer 2026 only. 

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

Benefits

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

Come join us and be a part of our team!

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.