Middlebury College
Instructor of Arabic (Summer 2026 LSA202)
The Middlebury College Summer Arabic School invites applications for temporary Instructor of Arabic positions for the summer 2026 session (June 16 – August 14 2026) based at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, USA.
The program offers an eight‑week intensive curriculum that integrates cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Instructors will join a community of educators and learners, participating fully in teaching, residential life, dining, and co‑curricular programming. All activities are conducted exclusively in Arabic. Accommodation and meals are provided during the appointment.
Responsibilities
Deliver daily Arabic classroom instruction as part of the eight‑week curriculum.
Participate fully in residential life, dining, and co‑curricular programming conducted exclusively in Arabic.
Collaborate with other instructors and staff to support language immersion.
Compensation Compensation will be determined on an individual basis as discussed with the Language School director.
Requirements
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in a relevant field, or ABD, M.A., or B.A. with substantial teaching experience.
Significant experience teaching Arabic to students in American higher‑education institutions.
Expertise in teaching Arabic as a second or foreign language, including pedagogical approaches to Arab culture and society.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, demonstrated record of effective teamwork in instructional settings.
Creativity, adaptability, and openness to innovative teaching methodologies and learning environments.
Application Instructions
A letter of interest articulating teaching philosophy and anticipated contributions to the Arabic School.
A current curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation.
Complete student evaluations from the most recent academic year.
An official copy of the highest degree earned (with certified English translation if originally issued in another language).
Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12 2026; the position will remain open until filled.
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The program offers an eight‑week intensive curriculum that integrates cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Instructors will join a community of educators and learners, participating fully in teaching, residential life, dining, and co‑curricular programming. All activities are conducted exclusively in Arabic. Accommodation and meals are provided during the appointment.
Responsibilities
Deliver daily Arabic classroom instruction as part of the eight‑week curriculum.
Participate fully in residential life, dining, and co‑curricular programming conducted exclusively in Arabic.
Collaborate with other instructors and staff to support language immersion.
Compensation Compensation will be determined on an individual basis as discussed with the Language School director.
Requirements
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in a relevant field, or ABD, M.A., or B.A. with substantial teaching experience.
Significant experience teaching Arabic to students in American higher‑education institutions.
Expertise in teaching Arabic as a second or foreign language, including pedagogical approaches to Arab culture and society.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, demonstrated record of effective teamwork in instructional settings.
Creativity, adaptability, and openness to innovative teaching methodologies and learning environments.
Application Instructions
A letter of interest articulating teaching philosophy and anticipated contributions to the Arabic School.
A current curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation.
Complete student evaluations from the most recent academic year.
An official copy of the highest degree earned (with certified English translation if originally issued in another language).
Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12 2026; the position will remain open until filled.
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