Curriculum Specialist at the NFATC - onsite, Arligton, VA

Piedmont Global•Arlington, VA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Global/PGLS is seeking experienced Curriculum Specialists for new positions within the School of Language Studies at the NFATC. These are full-time, onsite roles located at the NFATC Campus in Arlington, VA, with a duration from 8/17/2026 to 8/15/2027.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of experience developing courses for adult learners of foreign languages.
BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant language education field such as Corpus Linguistics Training, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and/or Instructional Design with demonstrated expertise through experience or publications in instructional design and/or curriculum development methodologies in language education.
Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams), etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience incorporating a range of educational technology in instructional materials preferred.
Experience designing materials for proficiency-based instruction preferred.
Experience designing task-based language learning materials is valued.
Experience designing vocabulary-based language learning materials is valued.
Experience designing courses utilizing hybrid learning models valued.
Experience integrating social media applications for educational purposes is valued.
Experience designing and delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community is valued.

Responsibilities

Development of language training materials or reference materials and/or in the development of instructional research and development following the model of the School of Language Studies at the NFATC model.
Manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use.
Assist other language professionals, in a mentoring role, by developing models that reflect "best practices" as defined by the field of Instructed Second Language Acquisition.
Actively encourage the wider use of innovative training models, e.g., Distance Learning, multimedia learning systems, guided self-study, coaching, exploiting a local language environment, and tutoring.
Lead groups in the development of staff training projects or undertake training development on their own, including design and execution of workshop for SLS staff.
Training projects may involve coaching, mentoring or classroom observation as required.
Collaborate with the Division of Curriculum, Student and Staff Development to draft all required documents in the curriculum development project approval process, and provide status updates on approved projects as directed.