Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with cadets on both group and individual basis to help remediate, sustain, and advance their Arabic language skills.
- Work with cadets to improve their spoken, listening, reading and writing Arabic language skills.
- Coordinate with the MLC Department Head to establish and publish hours of availability for language instruction and training.
- Balance office hours between language instruction/training and development of Arabic multimedia instructional materials, exercises, and class modules.
- Work in coordination with principal Arabic language instructors to develop multimedia instructional materials, exercises, and class modules to support language remediation, sustainment, and advancement of Arabic language skills. These modules will be posted to VMI’s online course management tool: Canvas.
- Develop aforementioned class modules in accordance with a timeline developed by the Project GO Principal Program Director and the MLC Department Head.
- Arrive on time for individual and group language training sessions and keep appointments and sessions on schedule, stay alert, minimize distractions from scheduled instruction/training.
- Communicate effectively with cadets by establishing positive rapport and by keeping a professional, patient, and engaged demeanor.
- Be familiar with the VMI Honor Code, and never do a cadet’s work for him or her or render a cadet improper academic aid/assistance.
- Other duties as assigned in support of Project GO.
Hourly wage will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- A minimum Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) 3 level of proficiency (Professional Working Proficiency) in the Arabic language. This equates to Superior level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale.
- Knowledge, skills and abilities in multiple learning technologies (hardware & software) such as Microsoft, Adobe, Canvas and other internet (mobile) applications related to classroom instruction.
- Knowledge, skills and abilities related to theories, principles and best practices for developing and maintaining online (accessible) instructional materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Masters degree or higher in a field involving the Arabic language.
- An ILR 5 (Native or Bilingual) level of proficiency in the Arabic language.
- An educational background – or related work experience – in curriculum and/or courseware development
Special Requirements
Program success and an increase in grant funding could lead to a salaried position after the first year.
On-line applications accepted until the position is filled.
Please include a cover letter, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Criminal background check required for selected candidate.
All VMI Employees are required to complete a COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form upon hire per Governor Northam’s Executive Directive #18. The Human Resources Office will provide the form.
Special Instructions to Applicants
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.
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