LINGUIST List 21.3113 Thu Jul 29 2010 Jobs: Language Acquisition; Language Technology: Director, American U 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.    Susan Sherzer, Language Acquisition; Language Technology: Director, American University, District of Columbia, USA Message 1: Language Acquisition; Language Technology: Director, American University, District of Columbia, USA Date: 29-Jul-2010 From: Susan Sherzer <ssherzeramerican.edu> Subject: Language Acquisition; Language Technology: Director, American University, District of Columbia, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: American University Department: Language and Foreign Studies Job Location: District of Columbia, USA Web Address: http://www.american.edu/cas/lfs/index.cfm Job Rank: Director Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Language Technology Description: American University's Department of Language and Foreign Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Director of the Center for Language Learning. This professional, 12 month staff position is responsible for working with all language faculty to enhance computer-assisted language learning and instruction, acquiring and evaluating software and equipment for language learning and translator training, promoting research in language acquisition, administering all activities of the Center, and managing its staff and equipment. Qualifications: Candidates with a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and knowledge of computer-assisted language teaching and research are strongly preferred; or with comparable qualifications such as a Masters degree and extensive experience with computer-assisted language learning and instruction methods. For more information on this position, please visit our website: http://www.american.edu/hr/ Please apply online at http://jobs.american.edu/. Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2010. Position to start in November 2010. American University is an EEO/AA university; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2010 Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.american.edu/ Contact Information: Gail Riley Email: grileyamerican.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 29-Jul-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.