LINGUIST List 21.3993 Sat Oct 09 2010 Jobs: Various Langs & Applied Ling: Manager, Diplomatic Language Serv. 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.    Caitlin Marshall, Arabic, Standard; French; Spanish; Portuguese; Romanian; Italian & Applied Linguistics: Manager, Diplomatic Language Services, Virginia, USA Message 1: Arabic, Standard; French; Spanish; Portuguese; Romanian; Italian & Applied Linguistics: Manager, Diplomatic Language Services, Virginia, USA Date: 07-Oct-2010 From: Caitlin Marshall <cmarshalldlsdc.com> Subject: Arabic, Standard; French; Spanish; Portuguese; Romanian; Italian & Applied Linguistics: Manager, Diplomatic Language Services, Virginia, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Diplomatic Language Services Department: Romance and Arabic Languages Job Location: Virginia, USA Web Address: http://www.dlsdc.com Job Rank: Manager Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)                             French (fra)                             Italian (ita)                             Portuguese (por)                             Romanian (ron)                             Spanish (spa) Description: Diplomatic Language Services (DLS), a leading language service provider in the Washington, DC metro area, is seeking a Language Training Supervisor to join its growing language training department. The Language Training Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient management of language training activities for a group of languages taught at DLS. Primary responsibilities include: 1. Developing and implementing (or assisting in the development and implementation of) foreign language program initiatives to meet department goals/objectives; 2. Recruiting, staffing, training, and evaluating language training department instructors; 3. Ensuring contract requirements regarding quality of the language training program are met or exceeded; 4. Instructing foreign language teachers in implementing appropriate methodologies for use in adult language instruction; 5. Evaluating (or assisting with the evaluation of) foreign language program in accordance with established goals/objectives; 6. Planning and coordinating (or assist with the planning and coordination of) professional development seminars for foreign language instructors; 7. Planning, coordinating, and conducting (or participating in) periodic meetings with language training department staff members; 8. Resolving customer service challenges on a case-by-case basis. Qualifications: Education and Experience: -Master's degree in language/linguistics or related field (BA acceptable with significant teaching or other relevant experience) -Two years experience overseeing foreign language instruction for adult learners -Two years of experience teaching a foreign language (preferred) -Fluency in a foreign language (Romance languages preferred) Knowledge of: -Curriculum design, instructional approaches, and current trends in language training -Principles of adult foreign language learning and professional development -Organization, administration, and personnel management Ability to: -Select, train, supervise, and evaluate foreign language instructors -Maintain professional working relationships with students and client representatives -Exercise leadership through the use of organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills -Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse work environment We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as exceptional career potential with a fast-growing organization. No agencies or phone calls, please. To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to the application email address listed below. EEO. Application Deadline: 20-Oct-2010 Email Address for Applications: humanresourcesdlsdc.com Contact Information: Caitlin Marshall Email: cmarshalldlsdc.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.