LINGUIST List 22.4627 Sat Nov 19 2011 Jobs: Spanish; English; Literacy: Research Assistant, CUNY Grad Center 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.     Shannon Webb , Spanish; English; Reading and Literacy: Research Assistant, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, USA Message 1: Spanish; English; Reading and Literacy: Research Assistant, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, USA Date: 17-Nov-2011 From: Shannon Webb <shannonkwebbgmail.com> Subject: Spanish; English; Reading and Literacy: Research Assistant, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: CUNY Graduate Center Department: Linguistics Job Location: New York, USA Web Address: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/dept/lingu/rislus/ Job Rank: Research Assistant Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Reading and Literacy Required Language(s): English (eng)                             Spanish (spa) Description: * This position has been filled. Research Assistants Needed RISLUS and the Second Language Acquisition Lab at CUNY Graduate Center are seeking RAs for a Language Assessment project. The project focuses on the creation of a computer-adaptive literacy assessment for Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE). We are seeking RAs interested in the study of bilingual literacy, low-literacy adolescents and adults, reading research, assessment, and evaluation. Your principal responsibility will be designing test items for an item bank. This includes researching reading levels, finding and possibly adapting culturally and linguistically appropriate materials, and collaborating with other RAs on the task. As an RA you will: - Have taken courses in reading development, language acquisition, or bilingual education - Be interested in the development of literacy - Be aware of the challenges SIFE students encounter in the public school system Priority will be given to Native Spanish Speakers. Hours and Compensation: The position will be for up to 19 hours per week (negotiable) for a period of 32 weeks at a rate of $20 per hour ($12,160 total). Start Date: As soon as possible. Must be available during the month of January. To Apply: Please contact Dr. Gita Martohardjono and Shannon Webb with your C.V. at the following addresses: GMartohardjonogc.cuny.edu, SWebbgc.cuny.edu Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: swebbgc.cuny.edu Contact Information: Shannon Webb Email: shannonkwebbgmail.com Phone: 2128178524 * This position has been filled. Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-Nov-2011       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.