JOB: Research Assistant Language Education and Academic Development

[Harold Schiffman]

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                        January 21, 2009

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Research Assistant


Division/Program: Language Education and Academic Development Division
(LEAD)

Staff Classification: Research/Program Assistant I

Hours per week: Full time (35) (negotiable)

Salary:  $32,550 - $46,519 FTE per annum, depending upon qualifications

Position Available:  Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Provide coordination and research support for several projects concerning
teacher professional development, and language and literacy learning in
schools.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*       Conduct background research on topics in language education using
Web-based and print materials

*       Manage physical and electronic data files

*       Code and participate in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data

*       Manage document design for reports, training materials, and
proposals

*       Communicate with project partners, schools, and teachers

*       Assist in development and distribution of materials for training
teachers and testing students

*       Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: B.A. in linguistics, education, psychology or related field
preferred

Experience: At least three years of research and/or teaching experience in a
related field

Skills:

*       Highly skilled in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint (knowledge of MS Access and Dreamweaver a plus)

*       Familiar with process for conducting a literature search

*       Excellent writing and oral communication skills

*       Flexible and well organized

*       Able to prioritize tasks

*       Able to work independently and with colleagues

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CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and
an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from
the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.

The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not
related to employment.

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be
required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the
United States.

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CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 09-01

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Harold F. Schiffman

Professor Emeritus of
Dravidian Linguistics and Culture
Dept. of South Asia Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

Phone:  (215) 898-7475
Fax:  (215) 573-2138

Email:  haroldfs at gmail.com
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/

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