Korea Defense Language Institute (KDLI) Seeks English Instructors - Icheon, Korea

Korea Defense Language Institute is a language education and research division within the Joint Forces Military University, the intellectual and leadership center of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. KDLI strives to enable the Korean military to adapt to the changing global environment via communication skills, creativity, and critical thinking. Our motto is "Beyond Understanding, Towards Cooperation."
The KDLI faculty is made up of professionals from around the world. They engage students in language immersion and devote themselves to developing effective teaching methods. The institute teaches career military personnel, both commissioned and non-commissioned officers, various foreign languages including: English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, German, and Arabic. KDLI is also committed to teaching the Korean language to foreign servicemen from approximately twenty countries at a time.
The English Department consists of courses spanning two to six months. Our classes are designed to help ROK Armed Forces work with their counterparts during joint or combined operations. Additionally, we prepare military personnel for missions such as training abroad and overseas dispatch. Since the students are highly motivated and of excellent caliber, we seek committed, well-mannered candidates capable of providing a top-notch English education.
+ Requirements
1. Must be a native English speaker from an English-speaking country with an appropriate passport.
2. Professional attire, appearance and demeanor are required, as you will be dealing with military officers.
3. Adult-teaching experience is required, as is a bachelor¡¯s degree, with verification required upon hire.
4. Strong preference will be given to candidates with military experience, experience in Korea, and a TESOL (or equivalent) certification.
+ Compensation
1. 35,000 won per teaching hour for approximately 16-24 hours per week. (Average being 20 hours per week = 2,800,000 won/month) * Note: This is a part-time position with the standard benefits of a full-time contract in Korea.
2. Additional pay for extra tasks (i.e. making teaching material, translation, etc.).
3. Free access to a weight room and sauna.
4. National pension and national health insurance.
5. 6-8 days of paid leave and approximately 20 days of unpaid vacation a year.
6. A rent-free 3-bedroom unfurnished apartment. You have to pay a 3.3 million won deposit, monthly maintenance fees and utilities.
7. A free shuttle is provided to/from KDLI (approximately one hour each way). This shuttle runs six times per day in a manner closely related to the teaching schedule.
+ How to Apply
Please email all of the following to kdlienglish@gmail.com by Friday, January 11, 2013
1. Cover letter
2. Application form with a headshot photo
Download the application form (other forms will not be accepted):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gxwyjz9l01ei2rr/KDLI%20Application.doc
3. At least one signed letter of recommendation with contact information, either scanned or by snail mail to the following address:
Korea Defense Language Institute, P.O. Box 900-16
419 Ihwang-3-ri, Janghowon-eup, Icheon-si, Kyungki Province
South Korea
Please title your subject line in the following format: [KDLI] Your Name, Phone Number. For example, if you are John Doe, and your phone number is (000) 0000-0000, your e-mail subject line should read:
[KDLI] John Doe, (000) 0000-0000.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us: kdlienglish@gmail.com.
* Copies of your diploma and/or teaching certificates will be requested upon hire.+ Timeline
1. Application screening
2. Invite candidates to an on-site interview: around January 15, 2013
3. Decision notification
4. Start date: around January 28, 2013