LINGUIST List 21.4543 Fri Nov 12 2010 Jobs: Various Lang& Lang Acq: Project Manager, Diplomatic Lang Services 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.     Ashly Bauserman , Chinese, Mandarin; Russian; Farsi, Eastern; French & Language Acquisition: Course Development Project Manager, Diplomatic Language Services, Virginia, USA Message 1: Chinese, Mandarin; Russian; Farsi, Eastern; French & Language Acquisition: Course Development Project Manager, Diplomatic Language Services, Virginia, USA Date: 10-Nov-2010 From: Ashly Bauserman <humanresourcesdlsdc.com> Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; Russian; Farsi, Eastern; French & Language Acquisition: Course Development Project Manager, Diplomatic Language Services, Virginia, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Diplomatic Language Services Department: Curriculum Development Job Location: Virginia, USA Web Address: http://www.dlsdc.com Job Rank: Course Development Project Manager Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)                             French (fra)                             Farsi, Eastern (prs)                             Russian (rus) Description: Diplomatic Language Services (DLS) is a 25-year old company based in the Washington, DC metro area that provides language and cultural training and other related language services to US government and commercial clients. We are currently recruiting a Project Manager for an upcoming two-year curriculum development project. The project involves developing course textbooks and unit assessments for French, Russian, Farsi, and Mandarin. Qualifications: -At least a Master's degree in Language Education -At least three years of experience with language training, editing, or curriculum development projects, preferably in a supervisory role -Knowledge of the Inter-Agency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale -High level computer skills -Native-level English -Some familiarity with French, Russian, Farsi, or Mandarin is helpful -Very strong multitasking and interpersonal skills -Proven track record of meeting project deadlines under clear time constraints. Responsibilities include: -Interface with the client, acting as main point of contact to receive and disseminate feedback to project staff. -Engage curriculum developers in ongoing training activities, educating them in curriculum development theory and pedagogical processes. -Ensure deadlines are being met across all language groups and take responsibility for providing final deliverables to client. -Oversee the lesson revision process, ensuring that feedback is clearly conveyed to the development team. -Oversee administrative aspects of project such as timesheet collection and hours reporting. -Make a final review of each chapter and assessment to make sure that quality expectations are being met. DLS is a rapidly growing language services company with a dynamic and flexible work environment and significant employee growth opportunities. Please send your resume and salary requirement to the address provided. No phone calls, please. EOE. Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2010 Email Address for Applications: humanresourcesdlsdc.com Contact Information: Recruiting Coordinator Ashly Bauserman Email: humanresourcesdlsdc.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 12-Nov-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.