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1) Subject: U of Maryland Language Partner jobs

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Date: 06 May 2011
From: Katherine Anne Giuffre <kgiuffre at umd.edu>
Subject: U of Maryland Language Partner jobs

Hello,
I'd like to announce our posting for colloquial language partners. 
We're looking for Egyptian and Levantine native speakers to work 10-15 with our University of Maryland Arabic Flagship students.
Below is the job announcement and instructions on how to apply.

Thank you,
Katherine Giuffre

Katherine Giuffre
Arabic Flagship Coordinator 
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
2105 Susquehanna Hall
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-4821
phone: +1 301 405 7492

Language Partner
Arabic Flagship Program
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Contingent 2 Contract (no benefits)
$20 per hour - 20 hours per week

Description:  A qualified Language Partner is someone who speaks the Arabic language and/or its dialects natively and can competently communicate with students in the Arabic Flagship Program who are currently learning Arabic as a second language.  The main responsibility of a language partner is to provide students with an opportunity to use and practice the language as they study it.  Language Partners are not expected to teach the rules of the language or to provide explanations of grammar.  

Duties:  Meet with students one on one during hourly sessions for a maximum of 20 hours per week.  Sessions will take place in a meeting location to be designated by the Arabic Flagship Program staff.  Meetings will be conducted entirely in Arabic.  The content of the conversation will focus on appropriate conversation topics (not homework or grammar rules).  Partners will track student attendance and submit it on a weekly timesheet;   late, absent or problem students will be reported to staff.  Partners will report on student progress once a semester.  

Qualifications:  Professionalism, reliability and punctuality are required.  Teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.  Egyptian or Levantine dialects are preferred.  Enthusiasm and a willingness to support students in their learning are the most important qualifications for a language partner.

To apply:  Please apply at www.jobs.umd.edu by submitting an application with 3 professional references and by answering the following questions:  

1.	How did you learn Arabic?  What dialects do you know?
2.	What background, education, or experience abroad do you have with Arabic?
3.	What is your academic or professional background?
4.	Why are you interested in becoming a Language Partner?
5.	What are the days and times you are available to meet with students?
6.	What is your affiliation, if any, with the University of Maryland College Park?

This is a grant funded position.  Renewal is dependent upon the availability of external funding.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

EEOC/AA.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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