Instructor of Portuguese (Summer 2026 LSP002) Job at Middlebury College, Bennington, VT

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  • Middlebury College
  • Bennington, VT

Job Description

The Middlebury Portuguese Language School is pleased to announce a temporary Instructor of Portuguese position, available during the summer 2026 session (June 22 - August 15), located on the Bennington College campus in Vermont. Our unique 7-week program blends cultural immersion, intensive daily classroom sessions, and engaging co-curricular activities. Our faculty inspires and makes a meaningful impact on our students' learning experience. Become a valued member of our vibrant learning community!

As an instructor, you'll have the opportunity to actively participate in teaching, engage in enriching co-curricular activities, share delicious meals, and reside on campus with our dynamic students. This is a complete immersion experience in Portuguese, fostering an environment of language learning and cultural exchange. In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. 

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

In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. This position is for summer 2026 session (June 22 - August 15). 

Core Responsibilities:

We are looking for a faculty member with:

  • Experience teaching Portuguese as a foreign language in the U.S. (preferably)
  • Experience teaching Portuguese language and cultures at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess:

  • A PhD (ABD candidates will also be considered)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated success working as a member of an instructional team

The Middlebury Portuguese Language School is a diverse and inclusive community. A candidate who is creative, dynamic, and easy-going, and who possesses a respectful and welcoming attitude towards differences, will align exceptionally well with the values of the Portuguese School. 

Preferred qualifications for this role include: 

  • Prior experience teaching Portuguese as a second language in the U.S. 
  • Experience in teaching Portuguese from a pluricentric approach. 
  • Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses, encompassing subjects such as music, poetry, arts, politics, history, and business. 
  • A plus if you possess a talent for organizing extracurricular activities. 

Application Instructions 

  • A letter of interest
  • CV
  • Recent statistical information from student evaluations
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Names of two more references with email addresses and telephone numbers. 

Position will be open until filled. 

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. 

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work,

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