[HERITAGE-LIST] Job: Assistant Director, Center for Language Study, Yale University - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 10 AUGUST

[Scott G. McGINNIS]

(please note that this is a revised announcement)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SPECIALIZED AND INTERDISCIPLINARY LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
CENTER FOR LANGUAGE STUDY, YALE UNIVERSITY

Under the direction of the Associate Director for Language Education and Research, plan, create and manage the administrative, programmatic and pedagogical functions for the specialized language initiatives of the Center for Language Study, such as the Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program, the FIELDS program, Languages for Specific Purposes, Tutoring Program, and Faculty Development Programs such as Travel Grants. Design and implement independent and interdisciplinary programs for undergraduate, graduate and professional students that supplement and enhance existing course offerings. Serve as the primary liaison with other Yale departments, residential colleges, professional organizations, faculty, staff, students and visitors. We seek someone who has  a demonstrated interest in curricular innovation, especially outside traditional course structures, and experience with  Less Commonly Taught Languages.

Duties and responsibilities
1. Recommend and develop long-range plans and operational framework for DILS, FIELDS and discipline-specific language programs for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students, staff and faculty.
2. Develop procedures and implement policies governing the administration of CLS special language initiatives in collaboration with Yale College, Graduate and Professional Schools; advise Associate Director of new program opportunities and initiatives; identify financial, pedagogical and administrative resources to support programmatic goals.
3. Hire, train and supervise instructors and language partners. Establish standards and guidelines for program oversight and evaluation and oversee professional development of instructors.
4. Develop and implement new curricula, establish testing and assessment procedures, monitor student progress and create and maintain student records.
5. Create and oversee foreign language examination process and procedures for students who wish to demonstrate native language competency toward completion of the Foreign Language Requirement in consultation with Yale College Dean’s Office and the Registrar’s Office; reporting as appropriate to individual Yale departments, residential colleges and schools.
6. Collect and analyze program, testing, enrollment and other relevant data; prepare oral and written reports for relevant Yale Departments and other administrative units.

Education and Experience
Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics or related field, and two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Application:
Further details about the position and application materials are available from:
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
The reference number for the position is: 7599BR. Review of applications will begin on August 10, 2009.

For inquiries, contact:
Assistant Director Search Committee
Center for Language Study
Yale University
370 Temple Street
New Haven., CT 06520
phone: 203-432-6456
fax: 203-432-4485
e-mail: clssearch at yale.edu
url: www.cls.yale.edu