22.4758, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson

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Subject: 22.4758, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson

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Date: 28-Nov-2011
From: Eric Lane [Eric.Lane at Pearson.com]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson, Japan

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Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:22:08
From: Eric Lane [Eric.Lane at Pearson.com]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Consultant, Pearson, Japan

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 University or Organization: Pearson 
Department: Knowledge Technologies
Job Location: Japan 
Web Address: http://www.versanttest.com
Job Rank: Consultant  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Pearson Knowledge Technologies is seeking a short-term consultant to assist 
with a data collection for a new automated test of written English. This is a 
short-term, temporary assignment. 

The consultant's task will be to locate and recruit 100 English as a Foreign 
Language students whose first language is Japanese to each take a 45 minute 
written English test on a computer. Testing does not need to be supervised or 
proctored, but serious test takers are essential.  The recruited pool of test-
takers must represent a stratified variety of ability levels of English, from 
beginner to advanced.  Test takers must be 18+ years old and, if possible, 
represent a range of adult age groups and a balance of male:female.

The consultant's task will be to locate and recruit groups of test-takers, record 
test-taker demographic information in a spreadsheet, provide test-takers with a 
test number and instructions (provided by Pearson), follow up with test-takers to 
verify completed tests.

The ideal candidate will most likely be located in Japan, and have existing 
connections to a large group of English-learners in schools of English as a 
Foreign Language or similar set-up.  The ideal candidate will also be organized, 
responsible, and able to work independently.

Payment will be to the recruiter on a per test completed basis.  A consultant 
contract with the recruiter will be set up with Pearson.  

This work will begin as soon as possible. If interested, please send a short 
description of your relevant experience and the type of contact you have with 
English as a Foreign Language learners/speakers to Eric Lane at the application 
email address below.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: Eric.Lane at Pearson.com 
Contact Information:
	Mr. Eric Lane 
	Email: Eric.Lane at Pearson.com

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