23.2601, Jobs: Applied Ling: Testing and Assessment Specialist, Yale U

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Subject: 23.2601, Jobs: Applied Ling: Testing and Assessment Specialist, Yale U

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Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:43:00
From: Suzanne Young [suzanne.young at yale.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Testing and Assessment Specialist, Yale University, Connecticut, USA

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University or Organization: Yale University 
Department: Center for Language Study
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://cls.yale.edu
Job Rank: Testing and Assessment Specialist  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Description:

Yale University is hiring fr the post of Associate Director. In collaboration with 
the Center for Language Study (CSL), the Associate Director develops and 
implements standards for language testing across the University, consults 
with departments and pilots new testing initiatives, collaborates with peer 
institutions to identify the most current and effective methods of assessment, 
and researches, evaluates, and pilots new testing programs.  

Principal responsibilities:
1. Conducts needs assessments across departments regarding language 
testing. Develops assessment platforms that are flexible and transportable 
across units. Initiates and sustains long-term discussions across the 
University as a means to ensure language testing remains state of the art.
2. Builds consensus among faculty around the need to align internal 
measures of language proficiency with national proficiency standards in order 
to gain a more objective measure of progress.
3. Collaborates with peer institutions regarding testing and assessment 
needs; develops partnerships to share expertise about assessment 
methodologies and technology solutions and develops collective assessment 
instruments and solutions.
4. Develops competency standards that conform to national standards. 
5. Investigates new testing and assessment solutions. Negotiates and 
coordinates pilot testing. Assesses and reports on results of pilot tests. 
6. Maintains and improves current testing instruments to ensure that testing 
and assessments are effective and seamless parts of language learning. 
Oversees quality control of testing and assessment instruments. 
7. Ensures that testing solutions work within the guidelines of University 
policy. 
8. Remains current on the latest developments in testing and assessment 
hardware and software.
9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required education and experience: 
Master's degree in foreign language, TESOL, or applied linguistics or closely 
related field. Two years of experience in language teaching or assessment; or 
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Apply online at the application URL below.

Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2012 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=484586&PartnerId=25053&SiteId=5248&type=mail&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5248&JobSiteInfo=484586_5248&gqid=851 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Suzanne Young 
	Email: suzanne.young at yale.edu 
	Phone: 203-432-0168 

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