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Instructor Government​/Military program - Concordia Language Villages

Job in Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, 56601, USA
Listing for: Concordia College (Moorhead)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Language Teacher, Adult Education
  • Language/Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructor for Government/Military program - Concordia Language Villages

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Position Details

Position Title: 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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 15-20 hours of preparation before each course, compensation for which is included in the gross amount noted in the employment offer.

Job Summary: The Instructor in a Concordia Language Villages Government/Military program is responsible for instruction and overall implementation of a language-specific iso-immersion program as guided by the Lead Instructor/Program Coordinator. This includes planning and implementation of a variety of program elements, and may also include public relations, and interaction with the support staff from the operations areas at the Language Villages.

The Instructor is responsible for implementing program elements that reflect the mission and immersion principles/methodology of Concordia Language Villages, that align with the parameters of the Concordia military pedagogical model, and that are in accordance with the expressed needs of the client.

The Instructor reports to the respective Lead Instructor and to the administrative team of Concordia Language Villages 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

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Superior (at minimum) proficiency in the target language/dialects and Advanced (minimum) proficiency in 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 skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • B.A. degree required, with advanced degree preferred
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the instructor 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
  • Understanding of and experience with language proficiency rating scales (ILR and ACTFL) and the LTI’s Oral Proficiency Test (OPI)
  • Experience with content-based language instruction for adults
  • Experience teaching in a Concordia Language Villages program or in a comparable language immersion environment
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard and Google Classroom
  • Advanced degree in a related field
    • Position Opening Date

    3/19/2026

    Open Until Filled

    No

    Benefit Eligible

    No

    Salary

    1,500 USD Stipend per week

    The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications,…

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