LINGUIST List 28.1390
Tue Mar 21 2017
Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Learning Science Intern, Duolingo
Editor for this issue: Clare Harshey <clarelinguistlist.org>
Date: 20-Mar-2017
From: Duolingo <www.duolingo.com/jobs>
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Learning Science Intern, Duolingo, Pennsylvania, USA
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Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Web Address:
www.duolingo.com Job Title: Linguistics/Learning Science Intern, PhD
Job Rank: Other
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Language Teaching
Description:
Help improve how millions of people learn languages on Duolingo.
You will join Duolingo’s research team and support our efforts to advance Duolingo’s mission through science. The internship will last approximately three months, and the ideal time frame is summer 2017 (but we are flexible). You will be making contributions to Duolingo’s most popular courses for English and/or Spanish learners.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work side by side with talented researchers, designers, engineers, and product managers to bring research-informed product features to life
- Help create assessment tools to measure how Duolingo users learn
- Design course content for specific topics and language competencies
REQUIREMENTS:
- ABD or PhD in linguistics, applied linguistics, cognitive psychology, or a related field
- Research expertise in learning (second language acquisition a big plus)
- Experience teaching either English or Spanish as a second language
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- A desire to make the world a better place through technology
- Ability to work in the U.S. legally without sponsorship
EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- Experience creating language curricula
- High proficiency in and experience teaching both English and Spanish
- Experience learning additional languages
- Strong publication record in learning sciences or a related field
Apply now at the application URL below.
Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://goo.gl/D2iM43 Contact Information:
Duolingo
Email: www.duolingo.com/jobs
Page Updated: 21-Mar-2017