Foreign Language Instructor

Foreign Language Instructors provide CIA officers with the foreign language skills and cross-cultural savviness needed to live and work abroad. They also conduct regular language proficiency testing. Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• Native-like proficiency in one or more of the languages listed above, as well as professional level ability in English. Candidates will be required to take proficiency tests in their claimed language/languages in reading, speaking and listening
• Demonstrated ability to teach the language in the context of the culture of the region
• Ability to use the latest technology and teaching methods
• Ability to work well and collaborate within a team-teaching environment
• Experience teaching language skills to adult learners, taking them from beginner to the general professional proficiency level in an intensive setting
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

• Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad