Foreign Language Teacher – RUSSIAN (Senior Instructor)

USA
June 12, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)

Summary

The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is seeking a Russian Language Teacher for the Undergraduate Russian School (URU) located at the Presidio of Monterey, California. DLIFLC provides intensive foreign language instruction year-round in over 13 languages. Courses run six hours per day, five days a week, excluding federal and training holidays.

Who May Apply

This position is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and non-citizens with valid work authorization in the United States.

Duties

  • Deliver immersive, student-centered instruction in Russian, teaching listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
  • Incorporate lessons on geopolitical, economic, and social topics relevant to the language and culture.
  • Utilize technology in teaching, including Smart Boards, iPads, Internet resources, and tablet PCs.
  • Organize course materials and data using computer skills.
  • Stay current on foreign language teaching methods and theories.

Appointment Details

  • Term appointment, not to exceed 36 months, with potential extensions based on mission and funding.
  • Position filled at Senior Instructor level (AD-1701-03).
  • May be offered adjunct temporary appointments based on budget or hiring constraints.
  • One-year trial period may be required.

Qualifications

  • Fluency in Russian and English (speaking, reading, writing) is required.
  • Education:
    • Master’s degree in any discipline, OR
    • Bachelor’s degree plus one year of directly related experience in formal classroom language instruction (high school level or higher).
  • Specialized experience includes classroom preparation, instruction, testing, tutoring, and counseling in a structured educational environment.
  • Applicants must pass a language proficiency test (Oral Proficiency Interview) with minimum ILR Level 3 for Russian and Level 2 for English.
  • Applicants must submit a 300-word handwritten essay in Russian, plus a 300-word handwritten English translation, describing how their background prepares them to teach a foreign language (typed essays are not accepted).
  • Provide at least three professional references with names, titles, and contact information.

Additional Information

  • Monterey, CA, offers a coastal lifestyle with a mild climate year-round but has a high cost of living.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization is required.
  • Veterans’ preference will be considered in hiring.
  • Salary includes locality pay based on the position location.
  • Recruitment incentives and military spouse preference may apply.

Application Instructions

  • Submit a complete application package including resume, handwritten essays, transcripts (if applicable), and professional references.
  • Applications must be submitted via USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/14/2025.
  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

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