16.2118, Jobs: Lang Assessment: Researcher, Michigan State U

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Subject: 16.2118, Jobs: Lang Assessment: Researcher, Michigan State U

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Date: 08-Jul-2005
From: Susan Gass < sgass at msu.edu >
Subject: Language Assessment/Program Evaluation: Researcher, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA 

	
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Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 13:16:28
From: Susan Gass < sgass at msu.edu >
Subject: Language Assessment/Program Evaluation: Researcher, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA 
 

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University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Center for Language Education and Research
Job Rank: Researcher  
Specialty Areas: Assessment, Program Evaluation


Description:

POSITION:  Language-assessment specialist

The Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR), a Title VI-funded
Language Resource Center at Michigan State University (MSU), is searching
for a language assessment specialist, to begin Fall 2005.  

DUTIES:  
Research and development pertaining to teaching materials and assessments
developed by CLEAR for use by teachers and learners of foreign languages.
Emphasis on research and development of assessment protocols for
small-group tutorials in less commonly taught languages (LCTLs).  The
position may also involve conducting occasional teacher-training workshops
on language testing-related topics, to instructors of K-12 and
university-level foreign-language classes.  In addition to the work at
CLEAR, part-time consulting with the testing staff of the English Language
Center at Michigan State University is expected.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  
Doctorate-level degree, research experience, and demonstrated technical
expertise related to language testing, assessment and/or program
evaluation; significant prior experience teaching a foreign language (or
ESL); proficiency in a language other than English helpful; excellent oral
and written communication skills in English necessary. 

TO APPLY:  
Send a CV, a letter expressing interest and indicating relevant experience,
and contact information (name, address, phone number, e-mail) of three
professional references to the address for applications below.

For more information about CLEAR, see:  http://clear.msu.edu

Salary is commensurate with experience. MSU is an affirmative action equal
opportunity employer. 

Address for Applications:

Language Testing Position
Professor Susan Gass 
Co-Director, Center for Language Education and Research
A-714 Wells hall 
Michigan State University 
East Lansing, MI 48824 
United States of America  

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information:

Professor Susan Gass 
Email: gass at msu.edu 
Phone: 517 353-0800 
Fax: 517 432-1149 
Website: http://clear.msu.edu





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