About the role

Korea Defense Language Institute (KDLI), a division of the Joint Forces Military University, seeks English Instructors to teach intensive courses (1–6 months) to motivated ROK Armed Forces personnel. Courses focus on communication skills for joint/combined missions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction aligned to KDLI standards.
• Develop lesson plans using a range of techniques and strategies.
• Teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening across relevant content areas.
• Administer assessments and maintain accurate records of progress.
• Adapt curriculum for individual, small-group, and remedial needs.
• Maintain classroom standards and maximize learning time.
• Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities as needed.

Schedule

• Regular teaching hours: Mon–Thu 10:30–15:20 (or 08:30 start on certain courses); Fri 08:30–12:30.
• Tutoring: 15:30–17:00 once or twice weekly.
• Typical load: ~20–24 teaching hours per week; course and term dependent.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: 35,000 KRW per teaching hour (higher rate possible for outstanding instructors).
• Unpaid breaks may occur between courses; paid vacation per Korean Labor Law.

Benefits

• Housing: Private dorm room for single instructors; family housing (3BR/2BA) available with refundable security deposit (amount varies by unit).
• National Pension and National Health Insurance.
• On-site fitness center and sauna (temporarily closed).

Requirements

• Non-Korean nationals: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university in an English-speaking country, or a Bachelor’s in English Language from a country where English is the official second language.
• Korean nationals: Master’s degree or higher and at least six years of residence in a country where English is a mother tongue.
• Preferred: Master’s or higher, TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certificate, 3+ years teaching experience, military or military-institute experience, and relevant publications.

What to include in your application

• Where you found the job listing (eslephant).
• Resume with personal info (name, phone, email, visa status/expiry, DOB, current location, photo).
• Education (BA & MA) with diploma copies.
• Employment history (up to 3 recent roles with dates and responsibilities).
• Signed recommendation letter with contact info.
• Expedite documents: CRC (Korean-translated & notarized unless 5+ years residence in Korea), passport copy, ARC copy (or Certificate of Domestic Residence for overseas Koreans).
• Any military experience, certifications, publications, other skills, and a self-introduction (with Korean translation).

Tentative timeline

• Interview selection notice: Wed, Oct 29
• Mandatory on-site interview: Thu, Nov 20 (prepare a 5-minute demo for an intermediate class)
• Result announcement: Fri, Nov 21
• On-the-job training: Tue, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 4
• Expected start date: Jan 5, 2026

How to apply

• Email: [email protected]