LINGUIST List 21.4843 Thu Dec 02 2010 Jobs: Technology & 2nd Lang Acq: Faculty Research Scientists, U of MD Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     Holly Nalley , Technology and Second Language Acquisition: Assistant/Associate/Senior Faculty Research Scientists, University of Maryland, MD, USA Message 1: Technology and Second Language Acquisition: Assistant/Associate/Senior Faculty Research Scientists, University of Maryland, MD, USA Date: 01-Dec-2010 From: Holly Nalley <jobquestionscasl.umd.edu> Subject: Technology and Second Language Acquisition: Assistant/Associate/Senior Faculty Research Scientists, University of Maryland, MD, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Maryland Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) Job Location: Maryland, USA Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu Job Rank: Assistant/Associate/Senior Faculty Research Scientists Specialty Areas: Technology and Second Language Acquisition Description: The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is seeking Faculty research scientists from the field of Technology and Second Language Acquisition to work in its interdisciplinary research program investigating foreign/second language acquisition, enhancement and maintenance by government language professionals. The successful candidate will work with or lead multidisciplinary teams on projects involving distance and blended learning as integrated solutions to the urgent need to develop job-relevant language ability rapidly, sometimes without access to classroom instruction. Current research projects examine the intersection of technology-mediated language training and face-to-face training, best practices for using technology for language teaching/learning throughout any kind of curriculum, serious gaming, and task-based blended learning. Appointments to CASL are as members of the research faculty of the University of Maryland under renewable three-year contracts, with a highly competitive salary (12-month) and benefits. Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, Second Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a related field (but with significant specialization in SLA) and should possess a record of research achievement with respect to technology and second language acquisition issues and experience with teaching foreign or second languages at a distance. Candidates' research and publications should demonstrate the ability to tackle complex, interdisciplinary research and to work collaboratively with a range of institutions and researchers. Ideal candidates will have interests that complement CASL's strategic partners on campus (such as Educational Technology, Second Language Acquisition, and Psychology). Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be already have, or be willing to obtain, the appropriate security clearance. CASL, established in 2003, is the nation's 10th university-affiliated research center. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly taught languages; enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language capability by government professionals; advancing the capacity to use foreign language skills in a government profession; and improving the quality of human language technology. Application: For earliest consideration, apply online by going to the application URL below and clicking on "Faculty." You will need to create an account and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three writing samples. References will later be requested from short-listed candidates. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Questions about this position should be sent by e-mail to the email address below. In addition, CASL will be at the Linguistic Society of America (LSA) annual meeting in January. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu Contact Information: HR Staffing Coordinator Holly Nalley Email: jobquestionscasl.umd.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Dec-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.