LINGUIST List 22.4758 Tue Nov 29 2011 Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson Editor for this issue: Kristen Dunkinson <kristenlinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.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.     Eric Lane , English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson, Japan Message 1: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson, Japan Date: 28-Nov-2011 From: Eric Lane <Eric.LanePearson.com> Subject: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson, Japan E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Pearson Department: Knowledge Technologies Job Location: ---------------- (Telecommute) Web Address: http://www.versanttest.com Job Rank: Consultant Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: **This position has been filled. Pearson Knowledge Technologies is seeking a short-term consultant to assist with a data collection for a new automated test of written English. This is a short-term, temporary assignment. The consultant's task will be to locate and recruit 100 English as a Foreign Language students whose first language is Japanese to each take a 45 minute written English test on a computer. Testing does not need to be supervised or proctored, but serious test takers are essential. The recruited pool of test- takers must represent a stratified variety of ability levels of English, from beginner to advanced. Test takers must be 18+ years old and, if possible, represent a range of adult age groups and a balance of male:female. The consultant's task will be to locate and recruit groups of test-takers, record test-taker demographic information in a spreadsheet, provide test-takers with a test number and instructions (provided by Pearson), follow up with test-takers to verify completed tests. The ideal candidate will most likely be located in Japan, and have existing connections to a large group of English-learners in schools of English as a Foreign Language or similar set-up. The ideal candidate will also be organized, responsible, and able to work independently. Payment will be to the recruiter on a per test completed basis. A consultant contract with the recruiter will be set up with Pearson. This work will begin as soon as possible. If interested, please send a short description of your relevant experience and the type of contact you have with English as a Foreign Language learners/speakers to Eric Lane at the application email address below. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: Eric.LanePearson.com Contact Information: Mr. Eric Lane Email: Eric.LanePearson.com This position has been filled. Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 29-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.