[HERITAGE-LIST] Job: Assistant Director, Center for Language Study, Yale University

[Scott G. McGINNIS]

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.

Essential Duties
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; research and advise Associate Director of new program opportunities and initiatives; identify financial, pedagogical and administrative resources to support programmatic goals.
3. Responsible for the monitoring and management of the program budgets and grants associated with this position.
4. Establish pedagogical guidelines and monitor the administration for language tutoring program and travel grants.
5. Supervise program staff.
6. Create program application and selection procedures and develop guidelines and timelines targeted toward specific program objectives.
7. Working with technology specialists, develop and identify materials and resources for language instruction.
8. Hire, train and supervise instructors and language partners. Establish standards and guidelines for program oversight and evaluation and oversee professional development of instructors.
9. Develop and implement new curricula, establish testing and assessment procedures, monitor student progress and create and maintain student records.
10. 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.
11. Collect and analyze program, testing, enrollment and other relevant data; prepare oral and written reports for relevant Yale Departments and other administrative units.
12. Attend and present at professional conferences on specialized and interdisciplinary language programs and on the less commonly taught languages (LCTLs).

Education and Experience
1. Advanced Degree.
2. Masters degree in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics or related field, and two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
3. Preferred: Ph.D. or equivalent level degree in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics or related field.

Additional Education and Experience

1. Experience with less commonly taught languages (LCTLs), language testing and assessment and technology-mediated language learning.
2. Experience managing budgets and grants.
3. Experience with teacher training and program administration.

Skills & Abilities
1. Demonstrated interest in curricular innovation, especially outside traditional course structures and for non-traditional learners.

Application:

Send all applications to:
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html
The reference number for the position is: 7599BR.