Chinese Mandarin Curriculum Developers / Subject Matter Experts (SME)-REMOTE | Advanced Automation Corporation

Job title: Chinese Mandarin Curriculum Developers / Subject Matter Experts (SME)-REMOTE

Company: Advanced Automation Corporation

Job description: AAC (Advanced Automation Corporation) has immediate openings for Chinese Mandarin Foreign Language Curriculum Developers / Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in support of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). This is a great 100% REMOTE curriculum development opportunity.Responsibilities

Design instructionally sound eLearning curriculum to support ILR levels 2+, 3, and 3+ listening activities for content driven language learning
Select authentic source materials at the appropriate ILR level
Translate content to target language and translate to English as required
Select authentic culturally appropriate images to support content
Develop supplementary course materials, instructor notes, and glossary
Conduct peer reviews of similar design documents
Convert text and audio recordings from target language to English and vice versa
Proofread learning materials and texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy

RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:The qualifications of the subject matter experts must be in compliance with our contract:

must be NATIVE SPEAKERS in the target language with applied linguistics background and/or teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL, TESOL) who have curriculum design experience in online teaching
possess an expert level of knowledge and demonstrate (have a proven documented record) expertise in applying the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Skill Levels and Text Typology for online course development
possess at least five (5) years of experience in foreign language teaching in adult or military setting and two (2) years recent (within the last three years) experience in advanced foreign language curriculum development
possess professional and academic experience in online foreign language teaching/ learning, curriculum development, and instructional design
possess basic computer skills applying Web searching skills (e.g., surfing, searching, connecting to Wi-Fi network) for development-related purposes; must own a Windows based computer to perform work
B.A./B.S. in Language, Area Studies, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum design or other directly related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD, PEd, or Master’s Degree in Language, Area Studies, Education, Education Technology, ISD or other directly related discipline
possess eight (8) years of experience in foreign language teaching in adult or military setting and five (5) years recent (within the last three years) experience in advanced foreign language curriculum development
possess direct experience supporting DLIFLC, DOD and/or DOS as a language instructor, curriculum developer, ISD or SME on foreign language contracts and projects

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