LINGUIST List 6.1561

Mon Nov 6 1995

Jobs: Language Media Center at Berkeley

Editor for this issue: T. Daniel Seely <dseelyemunix.emich.edu>

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1. Victoria K. Williams, Job Announcement: Director, Language Media Center, Berkeley

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>This is a preliminary announcement of an upcoming recruitment for the
>position of Director of the Language Media Center at the University of
>California at Berkeley. An advertisement will appear in the December issue
>of the Modern Language Association's Job Information List, and in the
>Chronicle of Higher Education in early December.
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> Recently, the Language Media Center underwent both an internal and
>external review. Based on the recommendations of the external review
>committee, we are reorganizing both our staff job functions and our
>organizational structure. We are excited about the prospect of improved
>support for language pedagogy on the Berkeley campus, and are hoping to
>find a dynamic and innovative director.
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>We hope that readers of this list will bring this position to the attention of
>their colleagues who might be interested in applying. We will be accepting
>applications until February 2, 1996. We hope to have the new director on
>board in the summer of 1996 ready for the fall semester. Questions may be
>addressed to ataylorhera.EECS.berkeley.edu
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>Alice R. Taylor
>Interim Manager,
>The Berkeley Language Center
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>DIRECTOR
>LANGUAGE MEDIA CENTER
>UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
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>The University of California at Berkeley seeks a Director for the Berkeley
>Language Media Center. This person must have a broad vision of the
>goals and methods of language pedagogy and the integration of technology
>into foreign language learning as well as strong managerial and
>administrative skills.
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>The Language Media Center Director is responsible for the acquisition,
>development and delivery of state-of-the-art language learning materials
>on the Berkeley campus. Working with a professional staff of 8, the
>Director: educates faculty, staff, and students in the use of
>language learning technology; consults with faculty in language,
>literature, and culture to determine their needs and goals;
>coordinates technology-based materials development and delivery
>with other relevant campus units; obtains internal and external
>funding to expand and diversify the LMC's activities and facilities.
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>The Director of the LMC reports to the faculty Director of the
>Berkeley Language Center, Dr. Claire Kramsch. He/she provides
>involved, hands-on management of the BLC and has overall
>administrative and managerial responsibility for the BLC programs,
>activities and resources. The BLC is a central forum for
>teaching and research related to second language acquisition,
>professional development of language instruction, and the use of
>technology in foreign language education.
>The LMC Director also holds the title of Associate Director of the
>BLC and, if qualified, has adjunct faculty status.
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>Qualifications: Strong management, administrative and communication
>skills; extensive and in-depth knowledge of language learning
>technology and its integration into modern language pedagogy;
>experience in working with media relevant to language
>learning/teaching; experience conducting grant-funded projects;
>language teaching experience and competence in a language other
>than English; Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant field preferred;
> equivalent combination of education and experience with language
>learning media considered. Record of professional activity,
>including publications, presentations, workshops, materials
>development, and other professional leadership required.
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>Salary range: $43,400 to $65,100.
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>Applicants should submit a cover letter, a complete resume,
>three letters of reference, copies of relevant publications,
>and samples of instructional materials which have been developed.
>Deadline for receipt of application and supporting materials is
>February 2, 1996. Send completed application to:
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>University of California at Berkeley
>Job Number 11-302-30
>2200 University Ave. 7G, #3540
>Berkeley, CA 94720-3540
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>The University of California at Berkeley is an Affirmative
>Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with Section
>504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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