Instructor of Japanese; Summer LSJ

Instructor of Japanese (Summer 2026 LSJ
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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 August 14, 2026. Online orientation and/or workshops may be required before the starting date. Our unique 8‑week program combines a cultural immersion environment with rigorous classroom instruction.

Compensation will be determined during 1:1 conversations with the hiring manager.

• Actively engage in teaching, dining, residing, and recreation with students while reading, writing and speaking exclusively in Japanese.

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in Japanese as a foreign language, being native or near‑native in Japanese and the ability to lead co‑curricular activities that are an integral part of the language curriculum.
• Possession of a master’s degree or higher, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated success as a member of an instructional team.
• Creative, dynamic, and easy‑going approach is a plus.

• Submit a letter of interest, CV, recent statistical information from student evaluations, and two letters of recommendation. A Japanese language teaching demo and sample of materials development are recommended.
• Only complete applications will be considered. The Final date to receive applications is February 28, 2026, but the position will remain open until filled.

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.