LARC Instructor II

Overview:
Under direction, the incumbent teaches assigned language-and-culture training courses to military personnel. Courses are language proficiency oriented. Proficiency targets are clearly specified per course type and language modality. Languages taught include but are not limited to: Arabic (various dialects and standard), Chinese, Filipino, French, Hebrew, Korean, Indonesian, Kurdish, Pashto, Persian, Spanish, Russian, and Urdu.

Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the LARC Instructor is responsible for but not limited to:

Instructor Responsiblities 95%

Planning, preparing and teaching lessons and related instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;

Instructing students individually and in groups using appropriate teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to meet student needs;

Coordinating instructional efforts with other instructors;

Following the approved syllabus;

Planning and supervising course projects, field trips, guest speakers, and other experiential activities;

Assigning and grading coursework, homework, and tests;

Providing feedback on individual progress; managing student behavior in the classroom;

Communicating necessary information regularly to students, the course supervisor, and staff at SDSU-LARC;

Reporting regularly on student attendance, progress, and assessment to SDSU-LARC;

Staying abreast of current developments and trends in language education and training;

Attending professional workshops and conferences to expand their own knowledge and skills to enhance students’ learning experience.

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in appropriate field related to program/project, speciality

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2 years of teaching experience OR and equivalent combination of education and relevant experience