The Korea Defense Language Institute, operated under South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense, is recruiting four English instructors for its Icheon campus. Teachers work with motivated military officers and noncommissioned officers in a professional language-training environment.

Expected start date: January 11, 2027
Application deadline: October 23, 2026

Schedule

  • Monday–Thursday, approximately 10:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
  • Friday, approximately 8:00–11:50 a.m.
  • Average of 20–24 hours per week
  • Schedule is subject to change

Requirements

  • Non-Korean applicants: bachelor’s degree from an English-speaking country
  • Korean applicants: master’s degree plus six years of residence in an English-speaking country
  • Ability to provide the required authenticated education, background-check, immigration, and residency documents

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field; CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL certification; at least three years of teaching experience or a military-related background; and current residence in Korea.

Compensation and Benefits

  • ₩35,000 per hour
  • Performance incentives
  • Paid vacation in accordance with Korean labor law
  • Potential month-long breaks between courses
  • National Pension and health insurance
  • On-site fitness facilities
  • Private dormitory for a single teacher
  • Two- or three-bedroom apartment for a family; a security deposit is required

Application Process

Applicants should prepare a completed KDLI application form, resume with photograph and visa status, signed recommendation letter, authenticated diplomas, criminal-record documentation, certificate of entry and exit, foreign-resident registration certificate, and passport and Alien Registration Card copies. Some document requirements vary according to immigration history.

Email the completed application and supporting documents to englishkdli@gmail.com. Contact KDLI at that address if you need the required application form.

Shortlisted candidates are expected to complete an on-site interview, orientation training, and a 50-minute intermediate-level demonstration lesson before appointment.