Job Description

Join one of the world’s premier foreign language institutes in the stunning coastal city of Monterey, California, as a Senior Instructor of Russian. The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center offers an enriching, intensive, and student-centered environment that champions both student success and faculty development. This role provides the unique opportunity to work in an immersion-based setting, teaching Russian language and cultural topics while utilizing the latest educational technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach Russian language skills, including listening, reading, writing, and speaking, within an immersive, high-energy environment.
  
• Integrate geopolitical, economic, and social issues of Russian-speaking regions into the curriculum, enhancing students' cultural competency.
  
• Utilize technology-enhanced teaching methods, including Smart Boards, iPads, and online resources, to deliver engaging lessons and homework assignments.
  
• Develop, organize, and adapt teaching materials using computer software to meet curriculum goals.
  
• Stay updated on current foreign language teaching theories, methodologies, and technologies to maintain a high standard of instruction.
  

Requirements

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Russian and English, with strong oral and written communication skills in both languages.
  
• Educational Background:
  • Master’s degree in any discipline OR
    
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least one year of experience in language instruction.
    
• Experience: Previous experience in formal classroom instruction (high school level or above), including lesson preparation, course modification, testing, tutoring, and structured counseling.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using digital resources and classroom technology, such as Smart Boards and online platforms.
  

Conditions of Employment

• Work Authorization: U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens with a valid U.S. work authorization.
  
• Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
  
• Term Appointment: This is a tenure-track, time-limited position for up to 36 months, subject to mission needs, funding, and management discretion.
  

Benefits

Benefits

The position offers eligibility for comprehensive benefits, tailored to full-time, part-time, or intermittent status. To learn more about specific benefits, please contact the hiring agency.

If you’re passionate about sharing your expertise in the Russian language and culture and thrive in an intensive, cutting-edge academic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Monterey, California!

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