Job Openings at Korea Defense Language Institute(KDLI)

Icheon
Posted by: Korea Defense Language Institute(KDLI)
Contact: [email protected]

Are you a passionate educator looking for a meaningful teaching career? The Korea Defense Language Institute(KDLI), the premier language center for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, is looking for 4 dedicated English professionals(part-time) to join our faculty. Teach highly motivated officers & NCOs in a professional environment at the KDLI campus, operating under the Ministry of National Defense.

1. Requirement Details

Category

Requirements & Details

Qualification

  • Non-Koreans: BA from an English-speaking country

  • Koreans: MA +6yrs residency in an English-speaking country

Preferred:

1) MA in TESOL/ Linguistics or related fields                 

2) Teaching certifications: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL

3) 3+ years of teaching experience or military-related         background 

 4) Currently residing in Korea

Work-Life Balance 

& Full Benefit

  • Predictable schedules
  • Paid vacation(per Labor Law)

  • Potential month-long breaks between courses

  • National pension, health insurance

  • 35,000 KRW/hour(Avg. 20-24hrs/week) + Performance incentives

  • Onsite fitness facilities

Outstanding Housing

  • Single: Private dorm

  • Family: 3BR/ 2BR Apartment(Security deposit is required.)

Working Hours

Mon-Thu: 10:00~14:50, Fri: 08:00~11:50(subject to change)

Key Documents

1. Resume(with photo, visa status, education/working experience)

2. Letter of recommendation(signed, with contact info)

3. Apostilled/ Consular-authenticated Diplomas

4. Criminal Record Check issued from your own country(Must be translated into Korean and notarized) *Exempt if residing in Korea for 5 + years

5. Certificate of Entry & Exit( Reference period: Entire stay)

6. Certificate of Foreign Resident Registration

7. Passport & ARC copies

  2.  Timeline

  • Deadline to submit required documents: Oct. 23.(Fri)

  • Interview Notification: Candidates notified by Oct. 30. (Fri)

  • On-site Interview: Nov. 10.(Thu)

  • OJT: Nov. 24.(Tue)~26.(Thu)

  • Demo Lesson: Dec. 8.(Tue) (50-min intermediate level demo)

  • Expected Start Date: 2027. Jan. 11.(Mon)

3. How to Apply

  • Please download the application form from the link below, fill it out, and email the completed file as an attachment to [email protected].

  • Work experience listed on your resume will only be recognized upon submission of supporting documents.  

To apply, email [email protected]

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