LINGUIST List 23.2952
Fri Jul 06 2012
Jobs: English; Computer Assisted Language Learning: Manager, EF Education First
Editor for this issue: Sarah Fox
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Date: 05-Jul-2012
From: Christopher McCormick <christopher.mccormick
ef.com>
Subject: English; Computer Assisted Language Learning: Manager, EF Education First, Zurich, Switzerland
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University or Organization: EF Education First
Department: EF International Language Centers
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Web Address:
http://www.ef.com
Job Rank: Manager
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Computer Assisted Language Learning
Required Language(s):
English (eng)
Description:
EF is searching for a doctorate-holding specialist in computer-assisted language learning to lead initiatives in blended learning,instructional systems design, materials and tools development, andteacher training. We are looking for a qualified and energetic appliedlinguist to join our worldwide academic operations and developmentteam in Zurich. You will bring your extensive experience of blendedlearning design and implementation to contribute to the growth ofEF's pioneering language learning system used in our schoolsworldwide. You will have extensive English language teachingexperience, ideally in the private sector, especially with universityand young professional students, as well as a passion for cuttingedge learning technologies and their potential. You will also have ledteams, managed budgets, juggled priorities, and met challengingdeadlines. Experience with editorial development of learningmaterials, from planning through to production is desired. Yourdoctoral studies will have been focused on second languageacquisition and language teaching, making you an ideal fit with anexperienced, innovative, and creative academic team. Beforeapplying, please visit
www.ef.com to learn more about our studyabroad programs and pioneering methodology.
Requirements:- PhD or EdD in Applied Linguistics or closely related field;candidates with Master's level or other degrees will not beconsidered for this position- 5-10 years experience in English language teaching in bothacademic and commercial contexts, with a focus on CALL and theuse of new media- Evidence of leadership, innovative curriculum design, andmaterials development- Excellent organizational skills and project managementexperience- Outstanding writing and editing ability- Excellent mastery of English, additional languages a plus- EU/Swiss passport or pre-existing ability to work in Switzerland; weare unable to sponsor other candidates without exception
Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.smartrecruiters.com/EFEducationFirst/970924-director-of-curriculum-and-instruction
Contact Information:
Dr Christopher McCormick
Email: christopher.mccormick
ef.com
Page Updated: 06-Jul-2012