Foreign Language Instructor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Positions are contingent upon the level of federal funding and student enrollment.
• Salary range: $2,800 to $3,500. The salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment.
• Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please indicate the high school level course(s) the candidate is applying to teach:
  Arabic, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, or Modern Greek.
• Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference must come from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of each person providing a reference.
• Taxes will be withheld from the salary, and payment will be made on August 7th.
• No fringe benefits will be provided.
• Attention foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa:
  This position is short-term, and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work authorization visa.
• Before finalizing employment, this position requires successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, verification of education, employment history, and a criminal and sex offender record check. The employee must also submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office as outlined in the terms.

Posting Number: NT00125

Benefits Eligible? No

Section:
Student Success

Number of Positions Available: 4‑6 (Contingent upon final funding level)

Anticipated Start Date or Semester:
June 9 (Faculty Orientation #1);
June 17 (ALL Faculty Orientation);
June 29 (first day of teaching)

Posting Date: 02/18/2026

End of Temporary or Limited Position: 08/05/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Min Salary: n/a

Max Salary: n/a

FLSA:
Exempt

AA / ADA Statement:
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Mandatory meetings/dates:

• June 9: UB Faculty Orientation #1 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm).
• June 29 through August 5:
  Teaching contract, as assigned.
• TBD:
  Foreign Language instructors’ tutoring session with students in residence hall / Study Hall.

Information about CLASS

SCHEDULE:

• Classes meet for one hour Monday through Thursday. Instructors are also expected to tutor students at least once during the summer outside of class hours, including one evening session in the residence hall.
• The master schedule will be developed in late May; specifics will be communicated to individuals who are hired.
• First period begins at 8:15 am; last period begins at 2:00 pm.
• No classes will be held on Monday, July 6 (in observance of Independence Day).

The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12‑grade college‑bound high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college‑going, and college graduation rates of program participants.

The Upward Bound Summer Program is hiring part‑time, temporary Foreign Language instructors. Qualified candidates must be able to teach one or more of the following:
Arabic, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, or Modern Greek.

For more information, visit the Upward Bound website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-bound
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During the summer program, we focus on building a community that has high expectations for academic achievement, personal development, behavior, and student accountability. The students live in a residence hall and are supervised by a team of tutor counselors. They take high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and may participate in SAT prep, STEM, Foreign Language, and elective courses.

In addition to these courses, the students will have the opportunity to participate in recreational, social, cultural activities, and field trips.

The Upward Bound Program seeks individuals who can…