23.4795, Jobs: Applied Ling: Testing and Assessment Specialist, Yale University

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Subject: 23.4795, Jobs: Applied Ling: Testing and Assessment Specialist, Yale University

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Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:33:59
From: Suzanne Young [suzanne.young at yale.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Testing and Assessment Specialist, Yale University, Connecticut, USA

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University or Organization: Yale University 
Department: Center for Language Study
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://cls.yale.edu/
Job Rank: Testing and Assessment Specialist  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Assessment


Description:

Job Summary:  
Develops and implements standards for language testing across the 
University.  Consults with departments and pilots new testing 
initiatives. Collaborates with peer institutions to identify the most 
current and effective methods of assessment. Researches, 
evaluates, and pilots new testing programs.  

Departmental Focus: 
Collaborates with peer institutions to identify the most current and 
effective methods of assessment. Researches, evaluates, and pilots 
new testing programs, explains the philosophy behind new testing 
initiatives to language faculty.

Principal Responsibilities:
1. Conducts needs assessments across departments regarding 
language testing. Develops assessment platforms that are flexible 
and transportable across units. Initiates and sustains long-term 
discussions across the University as a means to ensure language 
testing remains state of the art.
2. Builds consensus among faculty around the need to align internal 
measures of language proficiency with national proficiency 
standards in order to gain a more objective measure of progress.
3. Collaborates with peer institutions regarding testing and 
assessment needs; develops partnerships to share expertise about 
assessment methodologies and technology solutions and develops 
collective assessment instruments and solutions.
4. Develops competency standards that conform to national 
standards. 
5. Investigates new testing and assessment solutions. Negotiates 
and coordinates pilot testing. Assesses and reports on results of pilot 
tests. 
6. Maintains and improves current testing instruments to ensure that 
testing and assessments are effective and seamless parts of 
language learning. Oversees quality control of testing and 
assessment instruments. 
7. Ensures that testing solutions work within the guidelines of 
University policy. 
8. Remains current on the latest developments in testing and 
assessment hardware and software.
9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: 
Master's degree in foreign language, TESOL, or applied linguistics or 
closely related field.  Two years of experience in language teaching 
or assessment; or equivalent combination of education and 
experience. Apply online at the application URL below  and search 
for STARS requisition number 18977.


Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2013 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://bit.ly/uK7AUV 
Contact Information:
	Suzanne Young 
	Email: suzanne.young at yale.edu 
	Phone: 2-3-432-0168 





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