LINGUIST List 22.564 Wed Feb 02 2011 Jobs: Language Learning Technology, SLA: Staff (Director), American U 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.     Gail Riley , Language Learning Technology, SLA: Staff (Director of the Center for Language Learning), American University, USA Message 1: Language Learning Technology, SLA: Staff (Director of the Center for Language Learning), American University, USA Date: 01-Feb-2011 From: Gail Riley <grileyamerican.edu> Subject: Language Learning Technology, SLA: Staff (Director of the Center for Language Learning), American University, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: American University Department: Language and Foreign Studies Job Location: District of Columbia, USA Web Address: http://www.american.edu/hr/ Job Rank: Staff (Director of the Center for Language Learning) Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Language Learning Technology; SLA Description: American University's Department of Language and Foreign Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Director of the Center for Language Learning. This professional, 12 month staff position is responsible for working with all language faculty to enhance computer-assisted language learning and instruction, acquiring and evaluating software and equipment for language learning and translator training, promoting research in language acquisition, administering all activities of the Center, and managing its staff and equipment. Qualifications: Candidates with a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and knowledge of computer-assisted language teaching and research are preferred; or with comparable qualifications such as a Masters degree in the same field, and extensive experience with computer-assisted language learning and instruction methods. Experience with software development is a plus. For more information on this position, please visit our website (URL above). Please apply online at the application URL below. Deadline for applications is March 15th, 2011. Position to start in August 2011. American University is an EEO/AA university; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 15-Mar-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.american.edu/ Contact Information: Dr. Gail Riley Email: grileyamerican.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Feb-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.