31.1467, Jobs: General Linguistics: English Placement Test Coordinator, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:02:55
From: Dee Ann Bates [dee5 at illinois.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: English Placement Test Coordinator, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.illinois.edu
Job Title: English Placement Test (EPT) Coordinator
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign invites application for the English Placement Test (EPT)
Coordinator position. The EPT coordinator is responsible for the development,
administration, and validation of EPT and any assessment-related initiatives
in the ESL program. Additionally, the EPT Coordinator oversees the operational
management of EPT Testing Office and monitors research activities related to
EPT/ESL.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Test administration and validation: Oversee all aspects of test administration
and validation. Communicate with stakeholders about the EPT and assessment
needs in the ESL program. 
Test development: Lead EPT Research Assistants to create test prompts.
Supervision: Supervise test-related work of testing office staff.
Rater training: Administer rater training for the EPT. Monitor rater
performance and make recommendations for improvements in rater training. 
Research: Oversee the implementation of EPT research and presentation
policies. Monitor EPT-related research and maintain EPT test databases. In the
absence of the EPT supervisor, serve as the Principal Investigator for
EPT-related research.
Teaching and committees: May teach in the Illinois TESOL program and serve on
Masters thesis and PhD dissertation committees.

Qualifications:

Required:
- Master’s degree in Second Language Studies, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or
Linguistics.
- Three years experience with ESL teaching or with language assessment.

Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics
Specializations: Language Testing and Assessment; Educational Measurement;
Applied Linguistics; Technology Enhanced Language Learning; Second Language
Writing and Speaking.
- Experience coordinating between standardized language tests and classroom
instruction.
- One year experience in academic program administration.
- A record of academic research and publication.
- Experience using current technologies for testing and instruction.
- Experience in working with international student population at the
university level.

Salary and Appointment Information:

This is a full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on a
12 month service basis. The expected start date is August, 2020. Salary is
commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information:

Applications must be received by May 18, 2020. 
Apply for this position at the web address for applications below.
Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered.  

To complete the application process:

Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.
Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.
Step 3) Upload your cover letter, resume, and academic credentials (unofficial
transcripts or diploma may be acceptable) and names/contact information for
three professional references.

For further information about this specific position, please contact the SLCL
SLCL-HR-office at mx.uillinois.edu.  
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.  
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses
E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.



Application Deadline: 18-May-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.illinois.edu 
Contact Information
	SLCL 
	Email: SLCL-HR-office at mx.uillinois.edu 
	Phone: 2173332137 


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