Defense Language Institute Teaching Opportunites in Monterey (Scroll down for information on how to apply.)

Career Opportunities for Language Teachers. The Institute offers foreign language instruction in more than two dozen languages to approximately 3,500 students on a schedule that extends throughout the year. Courses are taught six hours per day, five days a week, with the exception of federal holidays and training holidays determined by the garrison. Teachers work on teaching teams consisting of six members and teach up to 30 students in groups of 10. The duration of courses range between 25 and 63 weeks, depending on the difficulty of the language.

The Institute currently awards an Associate of Arts degree in foreign language to students who successfully complete the course. The DLIFLC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Qualifications:
An academic rank will be determined on the basis of information contained in Announcement FPS-06-001 “Academic Rank Information” section on pages 4 and 5. In addition to the Academic Rank qualifications, applicants must have near native language proficiency in all skills, in addition to strong English skills. Language testing will be required for recommended candidates. A four year accredited university degree is the minimum requirement. Education related to foreign language education, linguistics or MATFL/TESOL etc., is preferred. A masters degree or higher is preferred.

Benefits:
Tenure-track and tenured faculty members are eligible for group health and life insurance, retirement and additional retirement similar to 401K. They may also receive up to 40 hours per year of absence or travel to a foreign country to enhance professional capabilities and classroom performance. Full-time positions also receive: paid federal holidays, paid vacation and sick time, and tuition paid for a Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Language program, delivered by the Monterey Institute of International Studies (for qualified candidates in the Monterey location only).

How to Apply:
To apply for teaching positions in Monterey, CA, download the vacancy announcement FPS-06-001 (click here), print it off and read the entire document. (Scroll down further if you need Adobe Reader) Be sure to follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" section and send in a complete application. There are variable start dates throughout the year and applications are accepted year-round. An applicant must have authorization to work in the United States. DLIFLC is an EEO employer. Salary will be based on a Faculty Pay System Schedule as listed in the FPS-06-001 for DLIFLC and is dependent on education and experience.

In order to apply for our specific vacancy announcements, you must send in the materials requested under the "How to Apply Section" of that announcement. These announcements are used to solicit applications to fill current and/or future vacancies. The posting of these announcements does not mean there are current vacancies for each language. Applications will be kept on file for 24 months from the date of receipt. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applicants will only be contacted if they are selected for an interview. Please do not call to check on the status of your application.