What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Instructor for Government/Military Program - Concordia Language Villages position at Concordia College?
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Position Details
Position Title:
Lead Instructor for Government/Military Program - Concordia Language Villages
Position Type:
Staff - Temporary
Location:
Bemidji
Employment Type:
Education Professional Exempt
General Employment Period:
Two or three weeks at a time, depending on program. Course dates can be viewed at: https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/language-training-center
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.
Job Summary:
About the Position:
The Lead Instructor of a Concordia Language Villages Government/Military 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 and meets client expectations, all within the parameters of the Concordia military pedagogical model.
The lead instructor reports to the Director of External Relations and Strategic Initiatives (who oversees the program), is responsible for managing the instructional team as a cohesive, collaborative team, and interfaces with the CLV administrative team as a whole.
About Concordia Language Villages
Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, USA, Concordia Language Villages creates a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the cultures each was designed to represent. We are a community of educators from all corners of the globe, passionate about learning every minute of the day. Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens through language and cultural immersion.
Program Calendar:
Concordia Government/Military Program Schedule
Languages Offered:
- Arabic (MSA and dialects)
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Farsi
- French
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Note: We often develop customized language programs for our partners and have offered or proposed programs in languages such as Dari, Croatian, Hebrew, Norwegian, Pashto, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Urdu. If you are interested in teaching a language not listed, please feel free to submit an application and indicate your area of expertise.
Qualifications:
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; candidate assumes responsibility and costs for any visa requirements
- Sympathy with the mission of a liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Position Opening Date:
3/19/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Benefit Eligible:
No
Salary:
2,400 USD Stipend per week
Employment Contingencies:
Background Check
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to be employed in the United States.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
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Optional Documents
- Writing Samples
- List of References
- Letters of Recommendation
- Licensure
- Certification
- Training
- Other
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Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.