LINGUIST List 21.3992 Sat Oct 09 2010 Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Manager, Second Language Testing, Inc. Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, 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.     HR, Applied Linguistics: Manager, Second Language Testing, Inc., District of Columbia, USA Message 1: Applied Linguistics: Manager, Second Language Testing, Inc., District of Columbia, USA Date: 08-Oct-2010 From: HR <HR2lti.com> Subject: Applied Linguistics: Manager, Second Language Testing, Inc., District of Columbia, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Second Language Testing, Inc. Department: Test Development Job Location: District of Columbia, USA Web Address: http://www.2lti.com Job Rank: Manager Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Description: Second Language Testing, Inc. (SLTI), a language test development company in the Rockville, MD with 20 employees, is actively seeking several full-time professional language test developers to join its test development group for a one-year (renewable) contact. SLTI's test development group works with state and federal government agencies, school districts, and commercial testing companies to develop language proficiency tests. Our test development group also consults on issues related to language accessibility, linguistic simplification, and Universal Design. Description of duties: Work as part of a team comprised of other test developers working on language test development and research projects. Manage test development projects from initial stages through to final deliverables. Prepare written reports and maintain correspondence with clients and contractors. Attend meetings and communicate with co-workers, clients, and contractors. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data. Assist in pilot testing test items for their validity and reliability. Provide solutions to testing issues and challenges. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: -At least a MA/MS degree in one of the following fields: Applied linguistics, Linguistics, 2nd language education, translation, educational measurement -2 years relevant work experience -Local to Washington, DC metro area Other helpful Qualifications: -Experience as a language test developer. -Experience as a translator, interpreter, translation manager or language teacher -Excellent English writing skills -Office experience, Good computer skills -Teaching experience -Knowledge of applied linguistics -Knowledge of language proficiency scales (ILR and ACTFL) -High level proficiency in a non-English language, including: Albanian, Amharic, Armenian, Baluchi, Cebuano, Chavacano, Modern Greek, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Kurmanji, Levantine Arabic, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Punjabi (Western), Samoan, Somali, Sorani, Sudanese Arabic, Swahili, Tausug, Turkmen, and Urdu. -Knowledge of psychometrics Compensation is commensurate with experience. SLTI also offers a fringe benefit package that includes: Paid vacation and sick leave Health/Vision/ and Dental Retirement Package To apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the application email listed below. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: hr2lti.com Contact Information: HR Email: HR2lti.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 09-Oct-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.