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[Benjamin Rifkin]

This job was just posted from the University of Wisconsin System.  Note the
reference to Russian.  Please do not send any requests for more information
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Ben Rifkin

     LANGUAGE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

      The University of Wisconsin System seeks a Coordinator for a
      collaborative language program involving all System campuses.
      The program seeks to develop curriculum packages in less
      commonly taught languages (e.g., Russian, Chinese, Japanese) to
      be delivered via distance technology, allowing expertise to be
      shared across campuses to expand language offerings. The
      Coordinator will lay the groundwork for initial offerings,
      develop information on available expertise and needs, and work
      with campuses to establish regularized offerings. Significant
      travel among campuses expected. One year academic staff
      appointment, with renewal possible. Master's degree minimum;
      Ph.D. preferred. Candidates must have knowledge of second
      language acquisition theory and experience in second language
      instruction at the post-secondary level. Familiarity with
      instructional technologies is required. Strong organizational,
      communication and managerial skills are needed. Grant writing
      experience a definite plus. Annual appointment $36,000-$40,000
      plus excellent fringe benefits. For further details on the
      position, telephone 920-424-1210 or contact
      www.uwosh.edu/colleges/cols/clp.htm. Send letter of application,
      resume, three letters of reference and transcripts to Michael
      Zimmerman, Dean, College of Letters and Science, University of
      Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901 by October 1, 1998. AA/EOE.

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Benjamin Rifkin

Associate Professor of Slavic Languages
Coordinator of Russian-Language Instruction

Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1432 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI  53706  USA

voice:  608/262-1623
fax:  608/265-2814
e-mail:  brifkin at facstaff.wisc.edu

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