Middlebury College’s Summer School of Japanese (SoJ) is pleased to announce a vacancy for a temporary Instructor of Japanese. The position is available for SoJ’s summer 2026 session and is located on Middlebury College campus in Vermont. The in-person program begins June 18 and ends on August 14, 2026. Online orientation and/or workshops maybe required before the starting date. Our unique 8-week program combines a cultural immersion environment with rigorous classroom instruction. 

Compensation will be determined on an individual basis as discussed with the Language School director.

Core Responsibilities:  

• This is an opportunity to join a community of learners and entails actively engaging in teaching, dining, residing and even recreation with students while reading, writing and speaking exclusively in Japanese. 

Requirements

• We are looking for a faculty member with the following characteristics: demonstrated teaching excellence in Japanese as a foreign language, being native or near-native in Japanese and ability to lead co-curricular activities that are an integral part of the language curriculum. 

• The successful candidate should possess a master’s degree or higher, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated success as a member of an instructional team. A candidate with a creative, dynamic, and easy-going approach will be an excellent fit for the program. 

Application Instructions:

• Candidates should submit: letter of interest, CV, recent statistical information from student evaluations, and two letters of recommendations. A Japanese language teaching demo and sample of materials development are recommended. Only complete applications will be considered. 

• The application deadline is February 28, 2026, but the position will be open until filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.