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Middlebury College

Instructor of Chinese

Middlebury, VT · On-site

Description The Middlebury College Summer Chinese School is pleased to announce an opening for temporary Instructors of Chinese. The position is available during the summer 2019 session, located on ...

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Instructor of Chinese (Summer 2026 LSC002)

Instructor of Chinese (Summer 2026 LSC002)

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Middlebury College rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The Middlebury College Summer Chinese School is pleased to announce vacancies for temporary Instructors of Chinese. The position is available during the summer 2026 in-person session scheduled to run from 6/16/2025 to 8/14/2026. Our unique 8-week 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, writing and speaking exclusively in Chinese.

We are looking for faculty members with the following characteristics:

  • Demonstrated teaching excellence in Chinese as a foreign language
  • Being native or near native in Chinese
  • The ability to lead co-curricular activities that are integral part of the language curriculum. 

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

This position is for summer 2026. In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. Application deadline is December 21, 2025, but positions will be open until filled. 

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess:

  • A master's degree or higher
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated success working as a member of an instructional team.

A candidate with a creative, dynamic, and easy-going approach will be an excellent fit with the Chinese school. 

Required Documents  

  • Cover Letter
  • C.V.
  • Lesson Plan (1)
  • Contact Reference (2)  
  • 15 Minute Teaching Video (1) 

Benefits

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. 

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