17.2463, Jobs: Comp Assist Lang Learning: Staff/Faculty, Rochester Inst of Techn

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Subject: 17.2463, Jobs: Comp Assist Lang Learning: Staff/Faculty, Rochester Inst of Techn

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Date: 30-Aug-2006
From: Hiroko Yamashita < hxygsl at rit.edu >
Subject: Computer Assisted Language Learning: Staff or Faculty, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA 

	
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Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:23:47
From: Hiroko Yamashita < hxygsl at rit.edu >
Subject: Computer Assisted Language Learning: Staff or Faculty, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA 
 

University or Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology 
Department: Department of Foreign Languages
Web Address: http://fltc.rit.edu
Job Rank: Staff / Faculty
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computer Assisted Language Learning

Description:

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks to hire a Director of Foreign Language Technology for its 
state-of-the-art Foreign Language Technology Center to start on or before December 1, 2006. 
Rank: staff or faculty, depending on qualifications. Qualifications include an M.A. or Ph.D. in 
educational technology, foreign language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, or 
a related field. Required are thorough understanding of FL educational technology; experience in 
creating FL courseware; experience in teaching a foreign language; and experience in grant 
writing. Experience in supervising a FL lab/technology center preferred. 
  
The Foreign Language program at RIT has grown approximately forty percent in the last five 
years, and further rapid expansion is expected. The Director will report to the Chair of the 
Foreign Language Department and will work closely with FL faculty in order to best serve 
students that flourish in a technology-rich environment. The Director's primary responsibilities 
include: overseeing the Center and creative expansion of its use, facilitating the use of 
technology in FL teaching by creating or acquiring technology-based instructional materials, by 
engaging in creative new uses of software and hardware for FL learning, by providing training to 
faculty and students, and writing grants. The Director will also serve as liaison to the office of 
Information and Technology Services, the Library, and other related offices at the university. S/he 
has a clear vision of the goals and methods of FL pedagogy and the effective integration of 
technology into FL teaching and learning. The successful candidate also will have strong 
interpersonal, communication, organizational, and administrative skills. 
  
The University places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of the 
promotion of ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. 
  
Review of applications will begin at once and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must 
send letter, curriculum vitae, names of three references, a statement on the use of technology in 
foreign language teaching and learning, and a sample of instructional materials, by US priority 
mail.

Address for Applications:
       Professor Hiroko Yamashita
       Chair of Foreign Language Technology Director Search Committee
       College of Liberal Arts
       Rochester Institute of Technology
       92 Lomb Memorial Drive
       Rochester, NY 14623-5604
	 
Application Deadline: 10-Nov-2006 

Contact Information:
	Hiroko Yamashita 
	Email: hxygsl at rit.edu





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