LINGUIST List 21.3372 Sun Aug 22 2010 Jobs: French & General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.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.    Nicole Wilson, French & General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson Message 1: French & General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson Date: 20-Aug-2010 From: Nicole Wilson <nwilsonpearsonkt.com> Subject: French & General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Pearson Department: Test Development Web Address: http://ordinate.com Job Rank: Consultant Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Required Language(s): French (fra)                             Indo-European Description: Pearson in Palo Alto, California is seeking an expert French Canadian linguist to advise on the development of an automated test of spoken French. To learn more about the technology underlying Versant tests, please visit the company website above. Pay: US$35-$45 per hour, depending on background and experience Hours: Can average from 2-10 hours per week, based on the consultant's availability and the phase of project. Project duration: ~6 months: August 2010 to March 2011 Work location: Anywhere, or in our Palo Alto, California office Candidate Qualifications: The consultant must be a native Canadian French speaker, with a graduate degree from a Canadian University in French language/linguistics or closely related field. The candidate should be comfortable communicating in English (in person, on the phone, and over email). Experience working with corpora a plus. About the Consulting Work: The consultant's work will vary depending on his/her availability and interest, but may include tasks such as providing an expert opinion on differences between Canadian and European French, helping to construct a lexicon of frequently used French words by locating and analyzing corpora of spoken French, reviewing test items and test instructions, translating/writing French documentation, coaching voice talent in the recording studio, reviewing recorded audio files for clarity/accent, creating training materials for transcribers, and other tasks requiring expertise in French Canadian linguistics as they arise. The project will last approximately 6 months, from now until March 2011. The number of hours per week can average anywhere from 2-12, depending on the consultant's availability and schedule, and on the phase of the project. The consultant may work remotely (e.g., in Canada), and is not required to be eligible for work in the U.S. Note: Consultants are independent contractors, not employees. Non-U.S. residents will be paid via wire transfer to a Canadian bank account. Consultants who are eligible to work the U.S. will be paid by check. We hope to fill this position quickly. Please send a resume and brief introductory email to Dr. Nicole Wilson at the email address specified. Please indicate you learned about the position on LinguistList. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: nwilsonpearsonkt.com Contact Information: Nicole Wilson Email: nwilsonpearsonkt.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 22-Aug-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.