LINGUIST List 21.2349 Wed May 26 2010 Jobs: Applied Ling; Lang Acq: Asst Director of Lang Center, Notre Dame Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Lance Askildson, Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Director of Language Center, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA Message 1: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Director of Language Center, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA Date: 24-May-2010 From: Lance Askildson <Askildsongmail.com> Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Director of Language Center, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Notre Dame Department: Center for the Study of Languages & Cultures Job Location: Indiana, USA Web Address: http://cslc.nd.edu Job Rank: Assistant Director of Language Center Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition Description: The Center for the Study of Languages & Cultures (http://cslc.nd.edu) seeks an Assistant Director for Language Technology & Programming to help support foreign language study, intercultural development and internationalization at Notre Dame (http://www.nd.edu). This is a new position that has significant potential for professional development and growth. Position Description: The Assistant Director for Language Technology & Programming is a full-time staff position that coordinates all Center for the Study of Languages & Cultures (CSLC) programming, resources and services as well as manages all CSLC technology and instructional technology initiatives. This position reports directly to the CSLC Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) Maintaining and fostering communication with staff, students, faculty and institutional partners - attending/leading committee meetings, promoting CSLC programs to students and faculty, collecting feedback from stakeholders, etc. 2) Developing & supporting new foreign language and international programming, instructional technologies and resources - e.g., developing new language tandem programs, administering & advancing foreign language study abroad programs, developing online and instructional templates, etc. 3) Assessment & management of existing programming, technologies and resources - e.g., supervising and assessing efficacy of tutoring programs, reviewing and maintenance of instructional software systems, review and management of library and cataloging systems, etc. Preferred Qualifications: A competitive candidate should hold EITHER: 1) An M.A., Ed.D or PhD in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, TESOL or a closely related field with training in computer-assisted language learning and similar educational technology applications; or 2) an M.A., Ed.D or PhD in educational technology with a relevant foreign/second language emphasis. In addition, a strong candidate should have significant professional experience in EITHER: 1) teaching foreign/second language in a post-secondary setting; or 2) working in an educational technology capacity with clear relevance to language technology initiatives. Candidates who have both foreign/second language teaching experience and educational technology experience are preferred. Individuals with alternative educational qualifications and/or professional profiles who believe that they would nonetheless make compelling candidates for this position will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position comes with full Notre Dame benefits: http://hr.nd.edu/benefits. Application Process: To apply for this position, please send the following materials to Dr. Lance Askildson, Director of the Center for the Study of Languages & Cultures: 1) A curriculum vitae 2) The names and contact information for three professional references 3) A cover letter indicating why you are interested in applying for this position and why you would make a compelling candidate 4) *OPTIONAL: Evidence of excellence in foreign/second language teaching and/or educational technology. - e.g., teaching/performance evaluations, teaching or training videos, digital portfolios, websites, blogs or educational technology projects, etc. Electronic applications are preferred and should be sent directly to Askildson.2nd.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2010. Application Deadline: 25-Jun-2010 Email Address for Applications: Askildson.2nd.edu Contact Information: Dr. Lance Askildson Email: Askildson.2nd.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 26-May-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.