29.2654, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Language Technology Specialist, Yale University

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Subject: 29.2654, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Language Technology Specialist, Yale University

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Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:20:48
From: Nelleke Van Deusen-Scholl [nelleke.vandeusen-scholl at yale.edu]
Subject: Language Acquisition: Language Technology Specialist, Yale University, Connecticut, USA

 
University or Organization: Yale University 
Department: Center for Language Study
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: https://cls.yale.edu/
Job Title: Language Technology Specialist
Job Rank: Language Technology Specialist

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 


Description:

Language Technology Specialist
Center for Language Study, Yale University
Job requisition number 50063BR  (http://bit.ly/2IbzBtn)
 
Position Focus:
The Center for Language Study supports language education across Yale
University by providing opportunities for professional development for
language faculty and graduate students and by promoting innovative approaches
to language instruction. The Center also offers a range of specialized
language programs, such as a shared course initiative with peer institutions
using distance technology, the English Language Program, and Directed
Independent Language Study. 
 
Essential Duties:
- Provides strategic vision for integrating technology and language
instruction across campus, including distance learning and online learning
environments. Consults with faculty and graduate teaching fellows regarding
language pedagogy and technology practices. Devises innovative strategies for
instructional design and runs workshops for faculty on new directions in
technology-assisted learning. 
- Oversees the technology for distance education in language teaching,
including the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and other distance initiatives,
responsibilities include faculty training in distance teaching. 
- Conducts research and analyzes latest trends in technology-assisted language
learning, shaping Yale’s evolving thinking about the new possibilities for
online and technology mediated language learning environments. Disseminates
information through conference presentations. 
- Conducts needs analysis across departments regarding distance learning,
mobile and online technologies, open educational resources, and social media
in teaching and learning. Collaborates with faculty to create new
opportunities for teaching with technology, including telecollaborative
exchanges. 
- Collaborates with information technology specialists within Yale and with
peer institutions on new directions in technology-assisted language learning. 
- Creates and develops tools to publicize departmental activities and to build
community, including the blog, Twitter feed, Facebook, and website. 
- Advise FAS Dean’s Office on technological matters, as needed. 
- Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in foreign language, TESOL, or applied linguistics or closely
related field and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

For a full position description, please visit the application link below.
 
All applications must be submitted electronically through this link. Review of
applications will begin on July 20, 2018. 
 
Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and
does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color,
religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin;
nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender
identity or expression.



Application Deadline: 20-Jul-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://bit.ly/2IbzBtn 
Contact Information:
	Nelleke Van Deusen-Scholl 
	Email: nelleke.vandeusen-scholl at yale.edu 


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