LINGUIST List 10.1612

Tue Oct 26 1999

Jobs: Hispanic Ling, Test Specialist

Editor for this issue: Jody Huellmantel <jodylinguistlist.org>

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1. Reyes Coll-Tellechea, Hispanic Linguistics - Assistant Professor at University
2. Stanley, Maureen, Test Specialist - Law School Admission Council

of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts United States


Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Areas Required: Hispanic Linguistics
Other Desired Areas: 
University or Organization: University of Massachusetts Boston
Department: Hispanic Studies
State or Province: Massachusetts
Country: United States
Final Date of Application: Applications reviewed until position is
filled
Contact: Reyes Coll-Tellechea reyes.coll-tellecheaumb.edu

Address for Applications:
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston
MA 02125
United States

UMass Boston's Hispanic Studies Department invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Hispanic Linguistics beginning
fall 2000. Candidates should have a sound commitment to education in a
public urban university; interest in teaching courses in Spanish
language; very strong research interests; abilty to contribute to
specialized courses such as advanced syntax, translation, and grammar
for native Spanish speakers. Native or near native fluency in Spanish
required. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Position is pending
availability of funds. Send dossiers, CV, and 3 letters of
recommendation to: UMass Boston, Office of Human Resources, Search 835,
100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125.

Law School Admission Council (LSAC), an educational service
organization that develops and administers the Law School Admission
Test (LSAT), is seeking a Test Specialist.

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the review
and revision of informal and deductive reasoning test questions for
the LSAT. In developing such questions, Test Specialists must
consider both the quality of the questions and their sensitivity to
the diversity of the LSAT population. Other duties include
participating in the review and development of informational and test
preparation materials. The successful applicant may also participate
in and apply research related to the LSAT.

Educational qualifications include an MA in Philosophy, Linguistics,
or some related discipline requiring strong reading, reasoning, and
analytical skills. A Ph.D. or doctoral-level work is preferred.
Training in formal and/or informal logic is required, preferably at
the graduate level. A broad background in liberal arts and experience
in college teaching, editing, and/or test question construction are
desirable. Precise and articulate use of the English language,
demonstrated organizational skills, the ability to work independently,
and the ability to meet deadlines are necessary.

Salary and benefits are highly competitive. We are seeking applicants who
are available as soon as possible. Interested applicants should
send/fax/e-mail a letter of application, a vita or resume, and a list of
references to: Ms. C. Rommel, 
Human Resources Section, Job Code: TS, P.O. Box 40, Newtown, PA 18940, FAX:
215-968-1169, E-mail: employmentlsac.org <mailto:employmentlsac.org> .
The deadline for application is January 15, 2000. 

Law School Admission Council takes great pride in its dedication to
being an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage
applications from women and members of minority groups.

Visit our Web site: http://www.lsac.org