Course Designer - Language Assessment (CF1956)

In Summer and Fall A 2026, combine materials from the Online Classroom Research & Assessment Course and the previous 15-week MIIS Assessment course into a course for world language teachers in a range of contexts, from elementary school through higher education, focused on languages other than English. Core Responsibilities: ​Designs a 7-module online asynchronous course called Language Assessment to be delivered over a 7-week period in Fall B 2026. ​All content should be contextualized for teachers of languages other than English, and apply to a range of contexts. ​Each module should include an introductory video to each module, video lectures, audio lectures, links to pre-made readings, videos and podcasts, no more than 2 discussion forums per module, and design activities which demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions addressed in the module. ​For the final assessment in the course, in-language readers may be engaged to comment on student designs​ ​​Have a doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics or a closely related field ​Have experience teaching courses in teacher education programs ​​Have experience successfully designing and delivering online asynchronous courses ​Knowledge of Canvas as a learning management platform , and technical tools to facilitate engagement in an online synchronous course ​Deep working knowledge of the ACTFL Proficiency Skill and the Can-Do statements associated with the different skills at different proficiency levels ​Familiarity with the ACTFL World Language Readiness Standards ​Physical Demands & Working Conditions: ​Must be able to work at a computer, either standing or sitting, and access the content of written documents, audio files, and videos. ​​ As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Come join us and be a part of our team! 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.