LINGUIST List 17.3625: Program Evaluation: Scientist, University of Maryland, CASL

LINGUIST List 17.3625

Thu Dec 07 2006

Jobs: Program Evaluation: Scientist, University of Maryland, CASL

Editor for this issue: Svetlana Aksenova <svetlanalinguistlist.org>

Directory 1. Patrice Thomas, Program Evaluation: Assistant/Associate/Senior Research Scientist, University of Maryland, CASL, USA

Message 1: Program Evaluation: Assistant/Associate/Senior Research Scientist, University of Maryland, CASL, USA
Date: 06-Dec-2006
From: Patrice Thomas <pthomascasl.umd.edu>
Subject: Program Evaluation: Assistant/Associate/Senior Research Scientist, University of Maryland, CASL, USA

University or Organization: University of Maryland, CASL Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu Job Rank: Assistant/Associate/Senior Research Scientist Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Program Evaluation, SLA, Language Assessment

Description:

The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL), established in 2003, is the nation's 10th university-affiliated research center. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Work done at the center focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly taught languages, enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language capability by government professionals (especially at the advanced levels), advancing the capacity to use foreign language skills in a wide variety of government professions and situations and improving the quality of human language technology.

CASL seeks to hire one (1) Program Evaluation Researcher to join the Second Language Acquisition and Testing Research Area. CASL wishes to make a full-time appointment at any of the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Senior Research Scientist. As a trusted agent of the federal government, CASL may be relied upon to conduct, oversee, or assist with language training program evaluations. In general, CASL is building its expertise in program evaluation. The research scientist who is hired will be expected to lead research projects, interact with clients, and engage in current and future program evaluations.

Appointments to CASL are as a research faculty members of the University of Maryland, normally requiring an earned Ph.D. Candidates at the higher ranks should have a record of individual research achievement in an aspect of SLA or Language Assessment, a strong record of publication and the ability to establish an interdisciplinary research program across areas related to the study of language acquisition and language performance. The center is seeking people who will play a leading role in the strategic direction of CASL and will be in charge of multiple research projects in their field. Candidates' research and publications should demonstrate the ability to tackle complex, interdisciplinary research and to work collaboratively with a range of institutions and researchers. Exceptional candidates with national standing may be considered for tenure-track appointments on a limited, case-by-case basis, and subject to availability of tenure lines in relevant departments.

Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain a security clearance. For information on US Government security clearances, please see http://www.opm.gov/extra/investigate/security-clearance.asp.

To Apply: Go to https://careers.casl.umd.edu/, click on "Employment Opportunities" and follow directions for applying. UM is an EOE/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For best consideration, apply by January 15, 2007.

Questions about this position should be sent by e-mail to: jobquestionscasl.umd.edu

Apply on-line at: https://careers.casl.umd.edu/