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Addison Press Inc

Bilingual Assistant in Korean (Summer 2026 LSK004)

Addison Press Inc, Vermont, Wisconsin, United States

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Bilingual Assistant in Korean (Summer 2026 LSK004) The School of Korean at Middlebury College is pleased to announce vacancies for a temporary Bilingual Assistant in Korean.

Positions are available for the summer 2026 session on the beautiful Middlebury College campus in Middlebury, Vermont.

The 8‑week program (June 14–August 15, 2026) combines cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction.

Essential to the functioning of each Language School, the Bilingual Summer Staff member organizes and implements multiple facets of non‑academic and minor academic operations of the School; provides language, co‑curricular, and residential support to students; works alongside the School Assistant Director and Director in the management of School operations; and collaborates with Faculty to support students’ language acquisition.

In addition to a salary (determined based on experience and academic credentials), lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary in‑language point of contact for students and faculty; is knowledgeable about the program and campus resources.

Actively engages students to provide linguistic practice, encouragement, and support outside of class during meals, dorms, offices, and social spaces.

Supports students’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous learning environment.

Represents the School, the Language Schools administration, and the Middlebury community; serves as official representative of the School.

Resides in dorms; provides guidance and non‑academic support, monitors adherence to the Language Pledge, organizes social activities, and responds to student emergencies and urgent situations.

Assists the Director in facilitating the School’s cultural program; liaises with campus offices including public safety, dining services, events management, media services, print shop, theater, and facilities.

Provides general IT support for faculty, guests, and students; manages circulation of School technology, equipment, and film archive; offers technical support at events and for classroom use.

Communicates with students and faculty on various platforms (email, website, social media, print media); designs and edits web content, develops media content, manages photography and videography, and translates official documents.

Administers the School office and serves as in‑language point of contact for drop‑in assistance for students, faculty, and guests.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred; advanced degree a plus.

Native or near‑native proficiency in Korean and English, oral and written.

Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, professionals, colleagues).

Willingness to take initiative, assume responsibility, and collaborate as part of a team.

Application Instructions Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Application deadline is January 1, 2026; however, positions will remain open until filled.

Position is for summer 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values.

The College actively recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world.

Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities.

The College also invites applicants who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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