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Middlebury College

Instructor of German

Middlebury, VT · On-site

This position is sponsored by the Max Kade Foundation in New York and is well-suited for young directors with a special interest in a "German as a foreign language" project. Middlebury's German ...

Middlebury College

Instructor of German

Middlebury, VT · On-site

Bettina Matthias, Director, Middlebury German Summer Language School. Location: Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT (USA). Room and board provided, travel and visa expenses not included. Salary highly ...

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Instructor of German

Middlebury, VT • On-site

Middlebury College
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The Middlebury College 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 2019 session (June 28th - August 16th), located on Middlebury College's 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
In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. Insurance is available.
Qualifications
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 2019; 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. 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.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit: letter of interest, CV, recent statistical information from student evaluations, and two letters of recommendations at least one of which must speak to the applicant's abilities as a teacher of German. Only complete applications, submitted via Interfolio, will be considered.
Please address your application to: Bettina Matthias, Director, Middlebury German Summer Language School,
Application deadline is November 30th, but the positions will be open until filled. These positions are for summer 2019 only.

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