Reference #: MLS0009-MLI
           
Position: Military Language Instructor (MLI) - Pashto, Dari, Urdu

Location(s): Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC), Monterey, CA

Job Description:

• Deliver all levels of specialized foreign language instruction (including grammar, vocabulary and military-related skills) to military students.
• Develop visual aids, tests and criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Evaluate student strengths and weaknesses, advise leadership of their potential as a linguist, and counsel and mentor students on both academic and disciplinary issues.
• Design and develop instructional approaches and/or strategies to meet training requirements.
• Conduct analysis of training requirements and media requirements.
• Develop appropriate training objectives and test methods and design instructionally valid training materials.
• Ensure integrity of task analysis, training requirements, training hierarchies, instructional materials, and evaluation plans.
• Design and develop computer based training, web-based training, electronic performance support systems and other technology-based learning solutions.
• Develop flow diagrams and story boards.
• Design instructionally sound lessons in a variety of delivery media.
• Interact with customer and subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy of instructional content.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned (SMARTboard, etc.).

Required Education: Associate of Arts Degree required; Bachelors Degree and/or Masters Degree preferred.

Required Experience:     

• Honorably discharged military, military reserve, or National Guard Foreign Language Linguist.
• 5-8 years of military operational language experience.
• Familiar with and effectively utilize latest classroom technology.
• Interagency Language Round Table (ILR) level 2+/2+/2 in Target Language with current DLPT scores and an advanced working proficiency in English.
• Graduate of DLIFLC.
• Successful completion of the DLIFLC Instructor Certification Course (ICC) or Instructor Recertification Course (IRC), NSA Adjunct Faculty Certification, or a military service instructor course preferred.

Citizenship: US Citizenship / US Permanent Residency required based upon position.

Clearance: Not required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume (FHairson@MLSolutions.com)

• A detailed updated CV identifying language/dialect skills and experience (submitted as an attachment in MS Word or PDF)
• A cover letter highlighting key qualifications and relevant teaching and translation/interpretation experience
• Information regarding earliest availability
• Citizenship and place of birth
• Salary requirements
• Type of security clearance held
• Names and contact information for three References
• Willingness to relocate

Positions may vary based on candidate’s experience, training and education.

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