Bilingual Assistant in Korean (Summer 2026 LSK004)

The School of Korean at Middlebury College is pleased to announce vacancies for temporary Bilingual Assistant in Korean. The positions are available during the summer 2026 session, located on beautiful Middlebury College campus in Middlebury, Vermont, Our unique 8-week (between June 14-August 15, 2026) program combines a cultural immersion environment 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 in support of students’ language acquisition.

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

Responsibilities are the following areas, beginning with the most essential. Some tasks would not be required upon discussion with the director.

(1) Program ambassador

• Serves as primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty. Knowledgeable about the program as well as campus resources and policies.
• Actively engages with students, providing linguistic practice, encouragement, and support outside of class, during meals and activities and in the dorms, offices, and social spaces.
• Supports students’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous learning environment.
• Serves as official representative of the School, the Language Schools administration, and the Middlebury community.

(2) Student life

(3) Co-curricular activities and events

(4) Academic support

(5) Technology

(6) Communications

(7) School office

Requirements

Qualifications

Application Instructions :  Candidates should submit cover letter and resume.

Application deadline is January 1, 2026, but positions will be open until filled. Position is for summer 2026.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College 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 applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.