A Great Place to Work
Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) is a culturally rich and innovative world-class military institution. Its unique language instruction and national security blended mission offer the faculty and staff a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and the satisfaction of supporting international partnerships.
Classes are small, usually 6-10 students, and are organized by proficiency level. Instructors spend six periods with their assigned students daily. The DLIELC campus offers a comprehensive academic environment for the faculty and students. DLIELC is open year-round and work hours are from 7:15am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Employment and Positions
DLIELC offers various employment opportunities, including English language instructors and support staff. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered to support a talented team of professionals.
Position vacancies are posted at USAJOBS: usajobs.gov
Key Word Search: DLIELC, ESL/EFL Instructor, 1701, Lackland, JBSA
DLIELC is looking for… tech-savvy, experienced instructors who can collaborate professionally in a hybrid academic and military environment.
| Position | English as a Second Language Instructor |
| Series and Grade | 1701-11 (Federal Service GS-11 position) |
| Location | Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas |
| Work Schedule | Full-time (40 hours per week) |
| Clearance and Vetting | Candidates must undergo an initial background investigation for SECRET clearance and maintain the status as a condition of employment. |
| Mobility Agreement | Candidates must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. DLIELC periodically supports overseas English instruction (of limited time duration) via Mobile Training Teams. |
Opportunities
| External | Internal |
|---|---|
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International | Community College of the Air Force |
| American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | Air University Courses |
| Bureau for International Language Coordination (BILC) Conferences | Air Force Leadership Methods and Practices |
| In-house Professional Development Days |