LINGUIST List 26.2493
Thu May 14 2015
Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of British Columbia
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 13-May-2015
From: Belle Cheung <sec.students
ubc.ca>
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Department: Faculty of Arts, Office of the Dean
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Web Address:
http://www.arts.ubc.ca Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Language Learning and Teaching
Job Rank: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition
Description:
Curriculum Renewal in the Faculty of Arts: Language Teaching and Learning
The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia is seeking a full time postdoctoral research fellow who will be appointed as a Teaching and Learning Fellow (TLF) to carry out research and to work on innovations in language learning and teaching in the Faculty of Arts undergraduate programs.
The Teaching and Learning Fellow will be expected to:
- Develop an inventory of current, prospective, and in-development technologies for mediated language learning and innovations in face-to-face learning;
- In consultation with faculty members and departments, design three pilot language learning modules;
- Work in consultation with Arts units to develop models and establish criteria for language learning in the context of a professional field of practice;
- Work with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology to conceptualize models for students’ involvement in fellow students’ learning; monitor effectiveness of involvement; develop training for students;
- Lead the formation of an advisory panel to the project’s Steering Committee/Working Group;
- Develop collaborative links with external community partners and other internal units at UBC, and establish prospects for non-credit and non-traditional-format language learning;
- Work with project leads to develop an evaluation plan to record observations, to track use of the inventory; and develop student and instructor surveys and interview guides as deemed necessary in accordance with the evaluation plan;
- Create cloud storage systems and protocols which establish long-term sustainability of project and ease of use for departments and units in Arts.
As a part of the Language Learning & Teaching Steering Committee, the TLF will be a key member in developing course and program-level learning objectives, assessments, and teaching resources; developing instructional material including interactive activities and pretests; assisting in the evaluation of student learning and overall project success. Publication of research related to the impact of these interventions is also encouraged. Experience in non-traditional methods of language acquisition is encouraged and welcomed.
Candidates should have completed their Ph.D. in Linguistics or Education, and have experience with second language acquisition and language learning and teaching pedagogy; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a strong personal commitment to improving education within the discipline. Fluency in English is required, and a second language is considered an asset. Experience in curriculum development, blended or online learning, developing educational resources and activities, and using SoTL to inform practice will be considered assets.
Applicants should provide a single PDF file (in the following order): a cover letter addressed to Dr. Janet Giltrow, a curriculum vitae, a short statement of interest that details how previous experience relates to the TLF position, and the names and complete contact information (including phone and email) of three references. Applications and queries regarding the position should be emailed to Belle Cheung (application email address below) by 4:00pm on May 21, 2015. Only candidates short-listed for the position will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 21-May-2015
Email Address for Applications: sec.students
ubc.ca
Contact Information:
Belle Cheung
Email: sec.students
ubc.ca
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