Instructor-Area Studies
Chi-Chack LLC
Arlington, VA
Position: Instructor-Area Studies Posted: 09/03/2025 Job Title: Instructor-Area Studies Location: Arlington, VA- possible remote or virtual position depending on class Classification: On Call, Part Time or Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Security Clearance: Public Trust Required Travel Required
- This position is contingent on contract award*
- Pre-Course Preparation
- Maintain regular communication with the Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators for content guidance on course development and delivery and the Contractor for technical guidance.
- Review existing course guidance, course design/lesson plan, course syllabus, course schedule (also called a course grid) to incorporate adult learning principles and interactive methods that build on participants' professional experience and knowledge. Update existing materials or create new materials based on research and expertise and submit to the Contractor for technical review and the Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators to review for content and approval.
- Ensure all materials created meet NFATC and U.S. Government standards, including Section 508. Guidance on Section 508 can be found at and many commercial products such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel run compliance reviews.
- Send a list of proposed guest speakers to the Contractor and the Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators for finalization.
- Review all materials before final submission to the Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators ensuring they are error free and are properly formatted.
- Once proposed guest speakers, course materials, and course grid/schedule are approved by Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators, coordinate with the SPAS division staff to send a welcome email to students that provides material for the students to read and view before the course starts. The pre-reading/viewing material shall serve as the basis for class discussion that potentially could be part of the course syllabus. The final course schedule/grid shall also be included in the welcome email.
- Ensure any planned independent activities and assignments during a class are short and focused (generally no more than one hour), are linked to or followed by a discussion or expert-led session that covers the assigned reading or activity and are not scheduled concurrently with other independent activities.
- Identify and invite (when approved) guest subject matter experts that have specialized knowledge or experience on a topic being addressed in class and be prepared to facilitate their discussion, ensuring the presenter remains on topic, covers the appropriate learning points and objectives, and there is sufficient time for student questions and interaction.
- Coordinate presentations by guest lecturers, ensuring they are informed as to the necessary scope and objectives for their presentations to fulfill the requirements of the course design, suggest using slides for visuals but with limited text, and confirm their discussions shall be interactive with sufficient time for student questions and dialogue.
- For in-person classes, submit guest speaker information at least one week before the course begins to ensure their registration with the Visitor Access Requests and Parking Office to have access to the NFATC campus.
- Advise the CPM and the SPAS division staff immediately when there is a change of guest speakers.
- For in person classes, coordinate with SPAS division staff to ensure appropriate classroom set-up, that the necessary audiovisual equipment is present and working, and that classroom materials (maps, artwork, handouts, etc.) are present in the classroom for the start of class.
- Establish a method for verifying student attendance courses with SPAS division staff.
- Day 1 of Delivery
- For in-person classes, arrive one hour early to ensure that all audiovisual equipment is in proper working condition and that their personal device is connected to the system.
- For virtual classes, ensure you can log in at least one business day prior to the start of class and on the first day of class, log in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
- Ensure that students have access to adequate resource materials such as student handouts, maps, videos, and readings as appropriate for both in-person and virtual classes.
- During Course Delivery
- Attend all in-class activities. Lead sessions and present material for approximately half of the allotted course time.
- Teach and engage students in a variety of sessions including lectures, discussions, and interactive activities including presenting a variety of guest speakers while maintaining an overarching framework for the course that pulls all the material together in an organized manner.
- Advise students on information sources and other matters related to their thematic or geographic interest.
- Link course content to course objectives, learner needs and key issues.
- Use formative assessments (e.g., quizzes, group exercises, reflections) and real-time feedback to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction during the course.
- Track daily student attendance for each class day.
- Manage the classroom to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all participants.
- Ensure NFATC classroom norms of safety, respect, and professionalism are observed. Address any deviations from the norms including harassing or discriminatory comments immediately and as soon as possible report student discipline problems to the Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators or Division Director or Deputy Director.
- Be familiar and in compliance with the DOS policies and instructions that deal with civil rights, equal opportunity and affirmative employment, equal opportunity for persons with disabilities, sexual harassment, and harassment and retaliation, internet security, and physical security protocol.
- Last Day of Course Delivery
- Ensure that each student has time to complete an end-of-course student evaluation prior to course conclusion and explain the importance of completing and submitting the survey since NFATC factors in the anonymous input towards course improvement.
- Explain to students how to access their record of course completion.
- Return all reusable course materials for which the Course Instructor has responsibility, and report equipment damage, loss or inoperability to the Chairs.
- Coordinate with SPAS Division staff to ensure excess papers, used easel pad chart paper, and tape on walls or boards are removed and classrooms are left in a neat and orderly condition.
- Provide confirmation that guest subject matter experts attended their scheduled session to enable prompt payment of honoraria and/or other fees as authorized.
- Submit a fully completed Sign-In sheet listing each class participant’s name and signature for in-person courses, or an accounting of daily student participation for virtual classes, to the designated SPAS Division staff at the conclusion of each course offering.
- Post Course Delivery
- Meet or discuss in person or virtually with the CPM and Course Chairs/Coordinators or Deputy Course Chairs/Coordinators and provide initial observations and recommendations concerning the course, materials, equipment, facilities, etc., as needed.
- After receiving student evaluation, analyze the feedback to guide recommendations for future improvements.
- Master’s degree required; PhD preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience and substantive expertise and recognition as an expert in their area of expertise, as evidenced by published works, experience working in an international or non-governmental organization, employment with the U.S. or a foreign government, media appearances, and past teaching or professional training experience or similar.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with instructional design, professional training, or academic teaching and delivery of engaging training for experienced, adult learners, including demonstrated evidence of dynamic and interactive instruction approaches and capabilities within their area of expertise. In addition to in-person instruction, experience designing and delivering online courses is also preferred.
- Ability to work independently, under deadline pressure, with diverse teams, and effectively liaise with multiple State Department and USG personnel for course inputs.
- Ability to provide print-ready course materials that are free of grammatical errors and contain consistent formatting, using NFATC and Contractor provided templates by the required deadlines.
- Must be available to fulfill pre-established course schedule according to NFATC requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
- Experience with online/remote learning platforms.
- Understanding of the United States Government, the U.S. Department of State, and U.S. foreign affairs.
- Fluent English required.
- The Area Studies Division seeks country specific expertise from its Course Instructors, that may include time living overseas in the region, significant academic work focused on that region or equivalent professional experience. Fluency in a language of the region is desirable.
- May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
- Extended working hours may be necessary.
- Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
- Paid time off -including 11 Holidays
- Participation in the Chi-Chack LLC 401(k) plan
Posted 2026-01-12
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