What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Instructor, Arabic LTC position at Concordia College?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title Lead Instructor, Arabic LTC
Position Type Staff
FTE
0.07
General Employment Period
The program runs between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Exact programs dates can be found on the Language Training Center web site: Concordia Language Training Center | Government Programs
General Work Schedule (days of week)
Sunday through Saturday
General shift hours
As needed, but generally 9 hours/day between 7:30 AM and 9 PM. This position also requires 20-40 hours of preparation before each course, compensation for which is included in the gross amount noted in the employment offer.
Benefits Eligible? No
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Lead Instructor of a Concordia Language Villages ( CLV ) Language Training Center ( LTC ) program is responsible for the development and implementation of a language-specific, two- and three-week-long residential iso-immersion program in accordance with client-specified expectations. This includes planning and implementation the program curriculum, assisting with staff recruitment and interviewing, budget/expense tracking, some public relations, and interacting with the support staff from operations support areas at the Language Villages. This position is responsible for implementing a program that reflects the mission and immersion methodology of Concordia Language Villages, meets client expectations, all within the parameters of the Concordia LTC model. The lead instructor reports to the LTC director and associate director, is responsible for managing the instructional team as a cohesive, collaborative team, and interfaces with the CLV administrative team as a whole.
Minimum Qualifications
Screening Begins 04/07/2025
Benefits
EEO/AA Statement
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please request recommendation letters from at least two people and furnish contact information, including an email address. Please upload a CV or resume and a cover letter, that speaks to your experience teaching intermediate high to advanced students of the target language. Compensation depends on qualification. The minimum pay is $1,750/week and includes compensation for pre-arrival planning and preparations. The gross employment offer will also include compensation to attend a fall and spring workshop in September 2019 (Bemidji, Minn.) and March 2020 (Chaska Minn.) respectively. Airline travel or mileage expenses related to getting to the training course in Bemidji, Minnesota, will also be covered or reimbursed. Additional expenses incurred during the travel to and from the training facility are the responsibility of the employee (including baggage fees, taxi fares, Uber charges, meals, etc.)
Employment Contingencies Background Check , Motor Vehicle Record Investigation
Location Bemidji
Posting Information
Position Title Lead Instructor, Arabic LTC
Position Type Staff
FTE
0.07
General Employment Period
The program runs between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Exact programs dates can be found on the Language Training Center web site: Concordia Language Training Center | Government Programs
General Work Schedule (days of week)
Sunday through Saturday
General shift hours
As needed, but generally 9 hours/day between 7:30 AM and 9 PM. This position also requires 20-40 hours of preparation before each course, compensation for which is included in the gross amount noted in the employment offer.
Benefits Eligible? No
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Lead Instructor of a Concordia Language Villages ( CLV ) Language Training Center ( LTC ) program is responsible for the development and implementation of a language-specific, two- and three-week-long residential iso-immersion program in accordance with client-specified expectations. This includes planning and implementation the program curriculum, assisting with staff recruitment and interviewing, budget/expense tracking, some public relations, and interacting with the support staff from operations support areas at the Language Villages. This position is responsible for implementing a program that reflects the mission and immersion methodology of Concordia Language Villages, meets client expectations, all within the parameters of the Concordia LTC model. The lead instructor reports to the LTC director and associate director, is responsible for managing the instructional team as a cohesive, collaborative team, and interfaces with the CLV administrative team as a whole.
Minimum Qualifications
- Superior (at minimum) proficiency in the target language/dialects and Advanced (minimum) proficiency English
- Commitment to the importance of immersion language and culture education
- Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and methodologies for second language learning in an immersion setting for adults
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Master’s. degree required, with advanced degree preferred
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the program leader position (see job description)
- Availability for all session dates noted in the application
- Eligibility to be employed legally in the USA ; assume responsibility and costs for any visa requirements
- Sympathy with the mission of a liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Advanced degree, preferred
- Prior experience in intensive iso-immersion training/teaching environments
- Understanding of and experience with language proficiency rating scales like the ILR and the OPI
- Previous leadership position at Concordia Language Villages or in a comparable language immersion environment
Screening Begins 04/07/2025
Benefits
EEO/AA Statement
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please request recommendation letters from at least two people and furnish contact information, including an email address. Please upload a CV or resume and a cover letter, that speaks to your experience teaching intermediate high to advanced students of the target language. Compensation depends on qualification. The minimum pay is $1,750/week and includes compensation for pre-arrival planning and preparations. The gross employment offer will also include compensation to attend a fall and spring workshop in September 2019 (Bemidji, Minn.) and March 2020 (Chaska Minn.) respectively. Airline travel or mileage expenses related to getting to the training course in Bemidji, Minnesota, will also be covered or reimbursed. Additional expenses incurred during the travel to and from the training facility are the responsibility of the employee (including baggage fees, taxi fares, Uber charges, meals, etc.)
Employment Contingencies Background Check , Motor Vehicle Record Investigation
Location Bemidji
Salary : $1,750
