32.1072, Jobs: Hebrew; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Consultant, Duolingo

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LINGUIST List: Vol-32-1072. Wed Mar 24 2021. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 32.1072, Jobs: Hebrew; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Consultant, Duolingo

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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:22:42
From: Shawn Sendar [shawn at duolingo.com]
Subject: Hebrew; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Consultant, Duolingo

 
University or Organization: Duolingo 
Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute)
Web Address: https://www.duolingo.com/
Job Title: Hebrew Pedagogy Expert
Job Rank: Consultant

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Hebrew (heb)

Description:

Duolingo is looking for an experienced Hebrew language teacher to help us
improve how we teach the Hebrew alphabet. This is a temporary freelance
position (no benefits included). All work will be conducted remotely and hours
are flexible, though occasional scheduled Zoom meetings will be required.

Responsibilities:
- Plan a scaffolded sequence of lessons for teaching the Hebrew alphabet
- Use your pedagogical expertise to develop creative course content in Hebrew

Requirements:
- Proficiency in modern Hebrew
- Experience teaching Hebrew as a second language to speakers of English
- Experience creating language learning materials/curricula
- Basic computer skills (Google docs, spreadsheets)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work at least 20 hours a week for at least 3 months

Exceptional candidates will have:
- Native proficiency in Hebrew
- M.A. or Ph.D. in Hebrew, Near Eastern studies, second language acquisition,
linguistics, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience or research background in best practices for
teaching the Hebrew alphabet

Please visit the application link provided below to apply.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://duolingo.breezy.hr/p/96302ef85534-hebrew-pedagogy-expert 
Contact Information
	Sendar 
	Email: shawn at duolingo.com 


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