Bilingual Language Leader

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Job Title
Bilingual Language Leader

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
International Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What We Want

The Bilingual Language Leader will lead small discussion groups of approximately 5-10 students in one of the following languages, Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, etc. The Bilingual Language Leader will work under an established protocol, with learning flexibility, to provide students with language instruction to help prepare students to pass (with a score of Intermediate Low or better) their foreign language requirement in the form of an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) proctored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, a degree requirement within the Master of International Affairs degree.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors: This is a part-time temporary/casual position with an expected workload of 4-8 hours per week from September to May. Workload and language need will be assessed on a semester-to-semester basis.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Tutoring Sessions

• Host discussion group meetings 1-2 times per week online.
• Assess language proficiency of assigned students.
• Help improve and refine students’ oral proficiency in the target language through conversations held in selected language.

Administrative

• Create or modify protocol to language specific learning pathways that convey linguistic and cultural.
• Coordinates with International Affairs Language Program Coordinator to report progress and issues as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED or higher degree.
• Native or Bilingual in English and a selected language such as Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with graduate students.
• Experience leading conversations.
• Knowledge of the Oral Proficiency Interview by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
• Experience providing constructive feedback.
• Understanding the culture of language being taught.
• Preferred professional experience as a language analyst or linguist in government agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual in English and a selected language such as Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, etc.
• Native or certified advanced speaker in selected language (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, etc.).
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Who We Are

Welcome to the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. At the graduate level, we provide a rigorous two-year program that combines theoretical and practical instruction in the fields of international relations, international economics, security, international development, intelligence, diplomacy and regional studies, leading to the Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree, with tracks of study in either International Development and Economic Policy (IDEP) or NationalSecurity and Diplomacy (NSD). Study abroad courses, language immersions and leadership and exchange programs supplement the curriculum, helping to prepare students for careers in international affairs. Our faculty is made up of distinguished academics and career professionals who have held responsible positions in the field of international affairs. Among the career professionals are a former director of the United States Agency for International Development, a former United States ambassador to Kazakhstan and Latvia, a former United States ambassador to Palau, a former deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command and a former Deputy Director of Operations at the Central Intelligence Agency. Additional information may be found at: https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.