Curriculum Specialist – NFATC | Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global | Full time

Arlington, United States | Posted on 06/30/2026

Piedmont Global, a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO) is looking for experienced Curriculum Specialists to support the School of Language Studies at the NFATC. These are full-time, onsite positions at the NFATC campus in Arlington, VA.

Duration:
August 17, 2026 – August 15, 2027

Duties

• Develop language training materials, reference materials, and instructional research and development initiatives following the School of Language Studies model at the NFATC.
• Manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use. Assist other language professionals in a mentoring capacity by developing models that reflect best practices as defined by the field of Instructed Second Language Acquisition. Actively encourage the broader use of innovative training models, including distance learning, multimedia learning systems, guided self-study, coaching, use of local language environments, and tutoring.
• Lead groups in the development of staff training projects or independently undertake training development activities, including the design and delivery of workshops for SLS staff. Training projects may involve coaching, mentoring, or classroom observation, as required.
• Collaborate with the Division of Curriculum, Student and Staff Development to draft all required documentation for the curriculum development project approval process and provide status updates on approved projects, as directed.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience developing courses for adult learners of foreign languages.
• A BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant language education field, such as Corpus Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and/or Instructional Design, with demonstrated expertise through professional experience or publications in instructional design and/or curriculum development methodologies in language education.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

• Experience incorporating a range of educational technologies into instructional materials.
• Experience designing materials for proficiency-based instruction.
• Experience designing task-based language learning materials.
• Experience designing courses utilizing hybrid learning models.
• Experience integrating social media applications for educational purposes.
• Experience designing and delivering training tailored to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Piedmont Global is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of Piedmont Global to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Piedmont Global will also take affirmative action as required by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, women, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.