Persian/Farsi Instructor

Leidos Inc; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Persian/Farsi Instructor at the Offutt Language Learning Center in Bellevue, NE to teach adult professional students and develop or modify language training materials.

The role requires ILRT level 3+ in Persian and strong English, US citizenship, and at least 1 year of instruction experience; 4+ years with a degree, or 4+ with no degree, are acceptable. The position involves creating and adapting courseware for government approval.

Qualifications

• ILRT level 3 or higher in Persian/Farsi and advanced English (ILRT 2+).
• Bachelor's degree in Persian/Farsi, applied linguistics, or language teaching preferred.
• 4+ years of related experience (8+ years without a degree). Alternative: associate degree + 6+ years.
• 1+ years' experience providing language instruction.
• Expert knowledge of Persian/Farsi including speaking, grammar, phonology, linguistic functions.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic, language, and cultural training to military forces and civilian personnel via classroom instruction, materials, technology-based instruction, and distributed learning.
• Develop and integrate new global and cryptologic training materials, curriculum, and courseware for US Government approval.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language proficiency goals, learning styles, and time constraints.

Skills

Persian/Farsi proficiency

English proficiency

Language instruction experience

Instructional design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Persian/Farsi or linguistics

Applied linguistics or language teaching focus

Job description

Description

Step into a mission where what you do truly matters!

At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what's right-for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words-they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos has a career opportunity for a Persian/Farsi Instructor at the Offutt Language Learning Center at Bellevue, NE. The selected individual will teach adult professional students and develop or modify language training materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic, language, and cultural training to military forces and civilian personnel via traditional classroom instruction, written materials, technology-based instruction, and distributed learning services.
• Develop and integrate new global and cryptologic training materials, curriculum, and courseware for approval of US Government.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language proficiency goals, learning styles, and time constraints

Qualifications:

• Interagency Language Round Table (ILRT) level 3 or higher Persian/Farsi and an advanced working proficiency in English (ILRT level 2+, based on DLPT 4)
• Bachelor's degree in Persian/Farsi, applied linguistics, or language teaching preferred.
• 4+ years of related experience (8+ years without a degree). Alternatively, an associate degree plus 6+ years of related experience is acceptable.
• 1 or more years' experience providing language or relation instruction.
• Expert knowledge of Persian/Farsi to include speaking, grammar, phonology, linguistic functions, etc.
• Instructional Systems Design experience preferred
• US citizenship required.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.