LINGUIST List 13.1309

Fri May 10 2002

Jobs: Literacy/Applied Ling: Researcher Washington DC

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  • Phyllis Tate, Literacy (Applied Ling): Researcher, Center for Applied Ling, DC USA

    Message 1: Literacy (Applied Ling): Researcher, Center for Applied Ling, DC USA

     Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 11:21:37 -0400
    From: Phyllis Tate <phylliscal.org>
    Subject: Literacy (Applied Ling): Researcher, Center for Applied Ling, DC USA


    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS 4646 40th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 FAX: (202) 362-3740 Job Order 02-02

    Research Associate National Literacy Panel



    Hours per week: 35 hours per week (full time)

    Initial Appointment: June, 2002 through June, 2003. Additional appointment possible depending upon funding. Salary: $40,000 to $44,000 FTE per annum depending upon qualifications

    Basic Function: Responsible for assisting with the research of a 12-member panel of experts convened to prepare a synthesis of the research on the development of literacy in language minority students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    * Work with panel subcommittees to identify and secure research documents * Survey, review, and code research articles, books, and dissertations * Assist in writing research reports, articles, and other project-related products * Work with database developer to prepare searchable database of research references * Perform other project tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s).

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Ph.D. in field related to literacy and/or research design and methodology e.g., psycholinguistics, psychology, educational psychology (ABD will be considered).

    Experience: Must have expertise in educational research design and methodology, preferably in both quantitative and qualitative design and methodology. Experience in literacy research is highly desired, especially second language literacy research. Expertise in using technology, especially in working with databases, required. Must be flexible, organized, and have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

    NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. CAL has an excellent benefits package.

    IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO ABOVE ADDRESS, ATTN: Recruitment 02-02, or respond by e-mail to anncal.org